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YC58 FZP

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,146 mi
Last recorded136,146 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 FZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 136,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit,advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 136,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm,bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit,advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 118,422 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 118,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 109,648 miles

Exhaust leak from around turbo area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 109,648 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust leak from around turbo area

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 104,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow near turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 104,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow near turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 98,284 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 98,284 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 90,237 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

coolant level low

Fail 3 Jan 2018 90,237 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

coolant level low

Pass 22 Dec 2016 83,089 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,849 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight wear and lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 4 Jan 2016 75,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside front tyre worn on edge

slight wear and lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 7 Oct 2014 65,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 54,021 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,005 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 30,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,420 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 FZP is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FZP, 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 YC58 FZP registered?

YC58 FZP is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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