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YH58 SSV

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,164 mi
Last recorded115,164 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 SSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 115,164 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 115,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 85,700 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front under tray missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut - no cords, stepping/feathering inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping/feathering inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 81,880 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Requires resecuring at Nearside (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Secondary tread balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Engine under guard is missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Secondary tread low at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 78,171 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 75,264 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 75,262 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,243 miles

slight leak rear suspension return pipe

Pass 27 Nov 2019 69,133 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 69,131 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,453 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 64,447 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 57,548 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip adrift (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,202 miles

emissions passed but not read by DSM.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 45,242 miles

Rear both rear tyres perishing

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 39,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 34,438 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 34,435 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 28,467 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 23,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 23,197 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YH58 SSV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH58 SSV, 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 YH58 SSV registered?

YH58 SSV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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