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YP08 EZJ

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,177 mi
Last recorded148,177 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 EZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 148,177 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 148,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 136,840 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 125,210 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 125,209 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2017 118,728 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 118,728 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 109,085 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 98,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 92,241 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 92,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 85,012 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,547 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

front wiper blades poor

Fail 8 Mar 2012 77,547 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on outer edges

front wiper blades poor

Pass 10 Mar 2011 68,622 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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YP08 EZJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YP08 EZJ, 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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YP08 EZJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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