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YS08 MLZ

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,216 mi
Last recorded73,216 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 MLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 73,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 69,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 61,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 56,187 miles

Offside Front tyre worn / on wear markers

Fail 4 Jun 2018 56,187 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn / on wear markers

Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,797 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 53,797 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 53,797 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 51,061 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,928 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small chips in windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf wiper smearing slightly

Fail 9 Jul 2014 44,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small chips in windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf wiper smearing slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2013 40,699 miles

offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2012 34,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer part of tread

nearside wiper blide slightly split but still clears the windscreen

Pass 31 May 2011 29,429 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 MLZ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YS08 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

YS08 MLZ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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