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YH58 SSX

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,917 mi
Last recorded162,917 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 SSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 162,917 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 137,337 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 115,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake cable plastic locating guide into hub worn

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 115,067 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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)

rear end of the nearside parking brake cable is damaged.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 88,343 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 88,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 69,186 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 69,182 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 57,602 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 49,116 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 39,783 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 39,772 miles

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

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

Front discs slightly worn/corroded inner surface.

Low emittor detected on smoke test.

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 SSX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

YH58 SSX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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The MOT history for YH58 SSX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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