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YS08 TGN

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,808 mi
Last recorded153,808 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 TGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 153,808 miles

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

Front Brake pad warning sensor wire broken

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Vehicle has been driven with worn out brake pads. Metal contact scoring evident (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Day time running lamp not working

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose. Note, if this is removed it will then become a failure. Requires refitment

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 153,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad warning sensor wire broken

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Vehicle has been driven with worn out brake pads. Metal contact scoring evident (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Day time running lamp not working

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose. Note, if this is removed it will then become a failure. Requires refitment

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 143,606 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 143,606 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 136,592 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 129,853 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 122,125 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 112,861 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 102,314 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 77,284 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 TGN is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue 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 YS08 TGN, 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 TGN registered?

YS08 TGN is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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