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YR58 VKB

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,356 mi
Last recorded96,356 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 VKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 96,356 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 84,651 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,886 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 78,886 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,104 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 69,104 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 60,108 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing

Fail 26 Sep 2014 60,108 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

n/s rear tyre wearing

Fail 27 Sep 2013 50,157 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged/ tread low

Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,157 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged/ tread low

Pass 20 Sep 2012 38,748 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,162 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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YR58 VKB is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YR58 VKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR58 VKB registered?

YR58 VKB is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is YR58 VKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR58 VKB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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