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YC58 YZF

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,471 mi
Last recorded136,471 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 YZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 136,471 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and starting to wear on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 125,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Steering system, gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms, front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 125,323 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bottom of hub, attaches to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Steering system, gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms, front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 117,506 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 114,072 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 108,414 miles

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

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

offside steering rack damp

vibration through steering wheel during lock to lock check

Pass 2 Mar 2018 98,138 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 89,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 89,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet catch stiff

Front tyres worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 86,700 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

signs of power steering weeping from steering rack area

Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,197 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 12 Feb 2015 81,197 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edge of tread

very slight ware in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Fail 4 Mar 2014 74,905 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edge of tread

very slight ware in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Fail 15 Feb 2013 69,758 miles

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

under car plastic covers fitted not able to carry out full inspection.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 69,758 miles

Nearside Front 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 car plastic covers fitted not able to carry out full inspection.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 64,589 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,383 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 63,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YZF is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YZF, 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 YZF registered?

YC58 YZF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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