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YG58 WJN

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,671 mi
Last recorded102,671 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 WJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 102,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 102,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 100,605 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 97,588 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 96,518 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 93,263 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 90,022 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 87,762 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 83,052 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,827 miles

Both rear tyres worn a bit uneven on the inside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2017 75,167 miles

nearside front suspension leg hydraulic feed pipe bulged

Fail 8 Jun 2017 75,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside front suspension leg hydraulic feed pipe bulged

Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,734 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 68,729 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r shock damp

Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 42,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,022 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 34,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WJN is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WJN, 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 WJN registered?

YG58 WJN is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 October 2008.

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