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YD08 JHK

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,472 mi
Last recorded106,472 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 JHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 106,472 miles

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

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 13 Oct 2020 106,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 11 Apr 2019 94,048 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

covers on both outer sills and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 11 Apr 2019 94,048 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

covers on both outer sills and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 7 Apr 2018 84,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

supension pipes becoming corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 77,313 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 May 2016 67,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 67,661 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 59,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wire broken

large amount of free play at handbrake lever

Fail 23 Apr 2015 59,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dampness on rubber dust cover of nearside rear fluid suspension unit

Large amount of free play at handbrake lever

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,585 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2013 45,416 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,012 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,274 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 31,274 miles

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

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 JHK is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD08 JHK, 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 JHK registered?

YD08 JHK is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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