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YX58 XTW

2008 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,647 mi
Last recorded117,647 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 XTW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 117,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 75,943 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 75,942 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 75,743 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,693 miles

Offside Rear tyre castleated

all rear suspension bushes perishing

Fail 3 May 2017 74,688 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear height adjuster linkage seized

suspension low

Pass 6 May 2016 118,377 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 65,615 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 57,515 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 57,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

O/S/R tyre cracked and deteriorated

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

Pass 13 May 2013 48,235 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 48,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 38,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,079 miles

nearside rear suspension unit damp

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 XTW is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX58 XTW, 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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YX58 XTW is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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