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YE08 VVC

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,181 mi
Last recorded95,181 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 VVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 95,181 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 90,667 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 85,754 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 80,726 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,672 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 80,621 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 75,345 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 75,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 64,001 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 64,001 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,886 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyre has cracking on outer walls

Fail 15 Feb 2018 58,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,741 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 45,978 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,420 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 40,420 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,373 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,106 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 27,106 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 20,323 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 13,176 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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YE08 VVC is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YE08 VVC, 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 YE08 VVC registered?

YE08 VVC is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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