MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YS08 TGN safe to buy?
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