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YG58 MVP

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,584 mi
Last recorded148,584 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 MVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 148,584 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 148,584 miles

Front Position lamp not working both lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 139,251 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 139,062 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 137,342 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 MVP is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVP, 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 MVP registered?

YG58 MVP is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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