CarVerify

Free Car Check

YS08 GJY

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

154,015 mi
Last recorded154,015 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 GJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 154,015 miles

centre stop

em light

Pass 10 Apr 2025 151,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 135,882 miles

centre stop permanently disconnected

o/s/f lower arm bush split

Pass 4 May 2023 131,801 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s stop fault

Pass 26 Apr 2022 122,352 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 115,243 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 108,630 miles

OIL LEAK REAR OF ENGINE

Pass 1 May 2019 100,444 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 90,109 miles

NAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE

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

Pass 3 May 2017 78,140 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 66,154 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,812 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,034 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 43,317 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 39,159 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,677 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 33,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear lamp damage

offside front tyre is not an extra load

Fail 4 May 2011 33,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear lamp damage

offside front tyre is not an extra load

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YS08 GJY 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 94.4%.

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 YS08 GJY, 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

How do I check the history of YS08 GJY?

You can check the full history of YS08 GJY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YS08 GJY registered?

YS08 GJY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is YS08 GJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 GJY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS08 GJY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YS08 GJY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.