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Y88 ELB

2021 Citroen C5

Red Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,190 mi
Last recorded74,190 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Citroen C529,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 ELB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 74,190 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2026 51,699 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 51,698 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 68,882 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 45,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 39,412 miles

Front Covers and Sheilds fitted not allowing for full inspection of components.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 59,870 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 45,234 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 41,133 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted obstructing the view of some testable components

Fail 15 Aug 2022 41,133 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted obstructing the view of some testable components

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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Y88 ELB is a 2021 Citroen C5 in Red. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2021 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 29,613 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 Y88 ELB, 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 5 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y88 ELB?

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What year was Y88 ELB registered?

Y88 ELB is a 2021 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2021.

Is Y88 ELB safe to buy?

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