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SL08 YTN

2008 Citroen C5

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,359 mi
Last recorded124,359 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 YTN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 124,359 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 116,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 104,705 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 101,749 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Little Effort On Parking Brake Operation (On Rolling Road Showing Above Percentage For Requirement)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic High Pressure Suspension Pipes Corroded At Rear Axle

Under-Trays And Over-Sills Fitted Obstructing View Of Some Components

Fail 9 Dec 2020 101,749 miles

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic High Pressure Suspension Pipes Corroded At Rear Axle

Under-Trays And Over-Sills Fitted Obstructing View Of Some Components

Pass 14 Jun 2019 96,106 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 96,102 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested brake wont turn (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,515 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,391 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 79,389 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,841 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 60,597 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 60,597 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,550 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,034 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 34,130 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,133 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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SL08 YTN is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YTN, 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 YTN is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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