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YL08 TKN

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,766 mi
Last recorded90,766 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 TKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 90,766 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 90,766 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 59,147 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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YL08 TKN is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL08 TKN, 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 YL08 TKN registered?

YL08 TKN is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is YL08 TKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 TKN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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