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YB08 OPP

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,446 mi
Last recorded170,446 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 OPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 170,446 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 170,335 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 159,418 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 148,721 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 87,934 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 87,933 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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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YB08 OPP is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YB08 OPP, 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 YB08 OPP registered?

YB08 OPP is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is YB08 OPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 OPP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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