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SL58 YVC

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,939 mi
Last recorded120,939 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 YVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 120,939 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside front lower hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front to rear suspension fluid pipe corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 115,288 miles

corrosion on rear hydraulic pipes advise

Pass 23 Dec 2022 105,785 miles

Central Front Handbrake button is insecure

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer heatshield is insecure

Fail 15 Dec 2022 105,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Cable is damaged where it locates into the brake caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Cable is damaged where it locates into brake caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Central Front Handbrake button is insecure

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer heatshield is insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2022 105,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front and nearside rear tyres bald on edges and almost through to cord

Pass 6 Oct 2021 98,140 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,942 miles

hand brake may need attention soon advise

Pass 16 Oct 2019 90,806 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 86,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 86,150 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 82,222 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 82,196 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 77,138 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 77,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,462 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,775 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 63,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,133 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 54,133 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 42,676 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 36,786 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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SL58 YVC is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL58 YVC, 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 SL58 YVC registered?

SL58 YVC is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is SL58 YVC safe to buy?

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