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YE58 GXW

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,209 mi
Last recorded73,209 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 GXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,209 miles

EML indicating engine fault

Fail 20 Jul 2017 73,209 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

EML indicating engine fault

Pass 16 Jul 2015 68,076 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 68,076 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,397 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 65,397 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 65,320 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

check engine light on

Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,540 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,945 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limmit

under tray all cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2011 37,891 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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YE58 GXW is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE58 GXW, 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 YE58 GXW registered?

YE58 GXW is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is YE58 GXW safe to buy?

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