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YH08 EAK

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,897 mi
Last recorded124,897 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 EAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 124,897 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 117,602 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 113,239 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 104,497 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 98,615 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 91,232 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 73,877 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 54,563 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,563 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,618 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,982 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YH08 EAK is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YH08 EAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH08 EAK registered?

YH08 EAK is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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