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SK58 YZJ

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

206,537 mi
Last recorded206,537 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 YZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 206,537 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 202,850 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mountings corroded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 202,850 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mountings corroded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 199,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 24 Oct 2023 199,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability fixing bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 194,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55x17 on 2mm - advise replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative - advise repair !

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55x17 on 2.5 mm . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 194,362 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link -lower ball joint dust cover split . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55x17 on 2mm - advise replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative - advise repair !

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55x17 on 2.5 mm . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 189,822 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 189,822 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 188,116 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 188,116 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 186,224 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 186,220 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 183,141 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 183,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Aug 2018 182,999 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values also harsh noise on engine acceleration likely caused by oil in inlet system, engine damage likely if test proceeded (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 172,184 miles

Engine covers,Under shields & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2017 172,183 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers,Under shields & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/f brake hose insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2016 162,092 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 149,358 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 137,341 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 137,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 126,764 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 126,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 82,851 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,882 miles

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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SK58 YZJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SK58 YZJ, 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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SK58 YZJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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