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WN08 YLR

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,136 mi
Last recorded187,136 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 YLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 187,136 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 187,136 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2017 178,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 170,552 miles

o/s road wheel has slight damage

OIL LEAKS

Pass 7 May 2015 164,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 140,134 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 134,639 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 134,639 miles

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 102,926 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 74,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 74,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WN08 YLR is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WN08 YLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN08 YLR registered?

WN08 YLR is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is WN08 YLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN08 YLR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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