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YG58 LSX

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,099 mi
Last recorded115,099 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 LSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 115,099 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 115,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2024 109,410 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 109,410 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 99,134 miles

Centre and NSR seat belt buckle housing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 99,065 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Centre and NSR seat belt buckle housing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 90,668 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 84,883 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,284 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged plastic cover on buckle is missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 76,434 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 69,240 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 61,024 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 54,107 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 54,107 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 47,516 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 47,516 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,843 miles

n/s/r and ceter locking mechanism covers missing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 31,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Aug 2012 25,129 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 16,278 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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YG58 LSX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG58 LSX, 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 YG58 LSX registered?

YG58 LSX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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