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YE58 YJU

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,860 mi
Last recorded162,860 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 YJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 162,860 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 160,801 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 157,511 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 142,317 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 124,972 miles

Battery light on, vehicle battery not charging

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 124,972 miles

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

Battery light on, vehicle battery not charging

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 110,867 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 110,867 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension leaking Hose (2.4.D.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 99,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres have worn edges

Pass 9 Jul 2014 88,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

o/s wing mirror damaged but still useable

Pass 20 Nov 2012 63,686 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,629 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 47,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 YJU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YE58 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

YE58 YJU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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