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YK58 XYA

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,329 mi
Last recorded125,329 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 XYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 125,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 125,304 miles

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 112,344 miles

Sill covers and under trays

Fail 18 Dec 2021 112,210 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers and under trays

Pass 27 Nov 2020 105,701 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 105,667 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 88,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 88,795 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 78,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 78,520 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also nearly worn to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 67,830 miles

Both rear tyre valves deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 56,806 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat restricting full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2015 47,676 miles

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

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)

Sill covers fitted

Washer bottle missing

Fail 5 Feb 2015 47,666 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Washer bottle missing

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 38,054 miles

Eng lamp on dash

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

Sill covers fitted

Top missing from washer bottle

Pass 5 Feb 2013 24,986 miles

Both wiper blades

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2012 16,364 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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YK58 XYA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YK58 XYA, 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 YK58 XYA registered?

YK58 XYA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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