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YC08 YAV

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,133 mi
Last recorded134,133 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 YAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 134,133 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/s & n/s ()

Fail 2 Feb 2022 134,126 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/s & n/s ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 128,390 miles

brake,suspension pipes corroded

suspension units damp

Pass 25 Feb 2020 120,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

suspension units damp

Pass 26 Feb 2019 111,570 miles

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

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

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

handbrake has little reserve

rear suspension units damp

tyres perished

Pass 9 Feb 2018 103,082 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 100,393 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suspension units damp

Pass 18 Feb 2016 96,442 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 96,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 80,608 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 69,013 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 69,013 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,100 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 58,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2012 48,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,815 miles

Engine undershield damaged

Front lower subframe brace damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front fluid suspension unit has light misting of oil

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front fluid suspension unit has light misting of oil

Sump damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2011 33,815 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine undershield damaged

Front lower subframe brace damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front fluid suspension unit has light misting of oil

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front fluid suspension unit has light misting of oil

Sump damaged

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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YC08 YAV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YC08 YAV, 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 YC08 YAV registered?

YC08 YAV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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