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HD08 YXL

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,418 mi
Last recorded122,418 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 YXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 122,418 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 107,029 miles

plastic fitted under car

Pass 22 Aug 2018 96,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,908 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 84,908 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,257 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,076 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,154 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 74,982 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,313 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 68,105 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 May 2013 56,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2013 56,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2011 32,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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HD08 YXL is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,947 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD08 YXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HD08 YXL registered?

HD08 YXL is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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