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YA08 FWG

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,816 mi
Last recorded117,816 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 FWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 117,816 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 107,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2012 95,979 miles

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

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

both rear roll bar link arms have some play

front pads low

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear pads getting low - o/s/r

Pass 27 Jun 2012 95,979 miles

both rear roll bar link arms have some play

front pads low

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear pads getting low - o/s/r

Pass 20 Jun 2011 87,010 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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YA08 FWG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA08 FWG, 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 YA08 FWG registered?

YA08 FWG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 July 2008.

Is YA08 FWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 FWG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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