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YC58 WMZ

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,528 mi
Last recorded69,528 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 WMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 69,528 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 68,453 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 68,451 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 67,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 67,559 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 66,525 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 66,525 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 64,985 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 63,377 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 61,540 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 61,540 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 58,229 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 54,277 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 54,277 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 49,335 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 49,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 44,766 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 40,761 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 34,853 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,051 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 22,640 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 WMZ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YC58 WMZ, 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 WMZ registered?

YC58 WMZ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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