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YC58 WHN

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,815 mi
Last recorded202,815 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 WHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 202,815 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 187,178 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 187,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 172,622 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 172,622 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 157,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 152,854 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 17 Sep 2019 152,854 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 134,415 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 134,401 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. FAP System at rear (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

FAP Warning light on.

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

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

Offside Front Mirror assembly loose

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Worn on Edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 108,073 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape

Fail 23 Jun 2016 108,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Jun 2015 94,227 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 94,227 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,121 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 77,428 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 75,269 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 75,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 58,240 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 WHN is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 WHN, 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 WHN registered?

YC58 WHN is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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