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YP08 UNU

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,950 mi
Last recorded127,950 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 127,950 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 123,150 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 119,030 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 119,030 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 113,064 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Oct 2020 112,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 May 2019 104,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension unit has a light misting of oil

Pass 30 Apr 2018 91,818 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 91,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking strut (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 86,431 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 81,944 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 81,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 73,883 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,883 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,667 miles

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

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

metal in osr tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,110 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,330 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 30,175 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 UNU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YP08 UNU, 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 YP08 UNU registered?

YP08 UNU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 UNU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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