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YX58 PWE

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,374 mi
Last recorded231,374 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 PWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 231,374 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 231,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 134,826 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 127,750 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 112,099 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 103,775 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 103,774 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively at steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to calipar (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 94,530 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,360 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 69,490 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 69,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,810 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,307 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,984 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,843 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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YX58 PWE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 YX58 PWE, 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 YX58 PWE registered?

YX58 PWE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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