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YD08 JHA

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,284 mi
Last recorded57,284 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 JHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 57,284 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 52,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 52,388 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 47,917 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 45,554 miles

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jan 2023 45,530 miles

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

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jan 2022 43,411 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jan 2021 42,190 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2020 41,283 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Jan 2020 41,283 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2019 39,216 miles

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2018 37,455 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

body trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2017 35,279 miles

engine and body under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2016 33,068 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 30,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 26,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 23,341 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 21,149 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 15,353 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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YD08 JHA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YD08 JHA, 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 YD08 JHA registered?

YD08 JHA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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