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SL08 YCM

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,280 mi
Last recorded152,280 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 YCM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2019 152,280 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective second bonnet catch handle broken under the bonnet. (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking rack end leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot off all together (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

both front fog lights inop

Pass 5 Feb 2018 148,135 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 148,132 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 144,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit PLUS WORN ON INNEREDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 144,285 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit PLUS WORN ON INNEREDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 136,129 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by hazards (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 136,129 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by hazards (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 120,376 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 120,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heavy oil leak at engine

nearside drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2014 98,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 98,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 76,839 miles

steering pipes repaird with sealer

Fail 30 Aug 2013 76,687 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,453 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 50,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 32,667 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 32,662 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 20,588 miles

Oil leak

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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SL08 YCM is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SL08 YCM, 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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SL08 YCM is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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