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YP08 XDE

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,201 mi
Last recorded106,201 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 XDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 106,201 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 104,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 90,403 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 74,196 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 74,159 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,675 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,118 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 13,491 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 13,491 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 XDE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

YP08 XDE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is YP08 XDE safe to buy?

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