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WP57 YGT

2008 Citroen C5

Brown Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,067 mi
Last recorded130,067 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 YGT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 130,067 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 124,908 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 124,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 123,287 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S and N/S FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 118,437 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 118,437 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 110,484 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR HYDRAULIC PIPE DAMP

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 104,031 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 94,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear hydraulic pipe is slightly damp and has split on end

Pass 26 Jan 2016 84,341 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 74,401 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 74,401 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 69,851 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 69,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,936 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 59,609 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 51,574 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 51,391 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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WP57 YGT is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Brown with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WP57 YGT, 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 WP57 YGT registered?

WP57 YGT is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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