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YC58 CPV

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,084 mi
Last recorded91,084 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 CPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,084 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to legal limit ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 91,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to legal limit ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 86,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking with age

Offside Rear baby seat fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2016 86,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking with age

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

Offside Rear baby seat fitted

Rear back box missing

Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,653 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 84,652 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 76,643 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 62,921 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 62,921 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 47,380 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 47,380 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 32,842 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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YC58 CPV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YC58 CPV, 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 YC58 CPV registered?

YC58 CPV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 November 2008.

Is YC58 CPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 CPV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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