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YG58 XAM

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,448 mi
Last recorded183,448 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 XAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 183,448 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 183,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 171,169 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge of the tread

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

Nearside Rear brake pads are about 2/3 worn but still serviceable

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge of the tread

Offside Rear brake pads are about 2/3 worn but still serviceable

the engine management warning light is on

Fail 9 Aug 2017 171,169 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge of the tread

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

Nearside Rear brake pads are about 2/3 worn but still serviceable

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge of the tread

Offside Rear brake pads are about 2/3 worn but still serviceable

the engine management warning light is on

Pass 6 Sep 2016 162,256 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 162,224 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam inn op (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 147,634 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine mil light on

Fail 4 Aug 2015 147,634 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mil light on

Pass 12 Jun 2014 112,868 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 112,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,375 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 80,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 403,185 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 10,786 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 XAM is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YG58 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

YG58 XAM is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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