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YS08 MKC

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,246 mi
Last recorded105,246 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 MKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 105,246 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 97,785 miles

Offside handbrake slightly low reading

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 97,730 miles

Power steering component leaking rack both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Offside handbrake slightly low reading

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 89,762 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 89,761 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides, bulbs incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 89,629 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking severe oil leak from rack area (2.3.3b)

Central Rear seatbelt buckle casing missing

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

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

Nearside washer jet poor

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated strut damp (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear rear tyres uneven wear on inside edges

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 75,093 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 75,093 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,427 miles

wipers worn

Fail 14 Jul 2015 60,427 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

wipers worn

Pass 21 Jun 2014 45,301 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

front wipers little smeary

rear wiper poor

Pass 27 Jun 2013 29,765 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,934 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 18,994 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 16,060 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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YS08 MKC is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red 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 YS08 MKC, 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 YS08 MKC registered?

YS08 MKC is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is YS08 MKC safe to buy?

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