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YT58 LFO

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

215,334 mi
Last recorded215,334 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 LFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 215,334 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 209,396 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 209,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 181,572 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear center seat belt stalk cover missing but does not affect usage

Pass 11 Feb 2021 162,954 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 162,954 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 138,488 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 138,408 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 134,317 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 131,108 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering rack damp

Pass 26 Jan 2017 121,713 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack system (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 121,713 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack system (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 110,010 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 99,802 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 99,802 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 85,874 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 85,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,103 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 68,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,274 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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YT58 LFO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YT58 LFO, 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 YT58 LFO registered?

YT58 LFO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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