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YW08 LFT

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,788 mi
Last recorded116,788 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW08 LFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 116,788 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 103,700 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 102,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 97,900 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 97,869 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 92,500 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 92,487 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 83,710 miles

Suspension arm bush’s starting to perish

Under tray and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2019 83,710 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm bush’s starting to perish

Under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 78,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

body and engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 May 2017 71,619 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 64,869 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 59,673 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 53,371 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 53,370 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2013 46,922 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 40,700 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 40,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,865 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 33,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YW08 LFT is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 YW08 LFT, 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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YW08 LFT is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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