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YY08 GKV

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,630 mi
Last recorded144,630 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 GKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 144,630 miles

Engine management light is on.

Fail 13 Jun 2023 144,576 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Engine management light is on.

Exhaust; Rear section heat-shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 'Stepped' tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 140,483 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 134,815 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 134,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 131,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing mounting to caliper damaged. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing mounting to caliper damaged. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 131,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing mounting to caliper damaged. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing mounting to caliper damaged. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 125,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 117,038 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 117,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 105,887 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 96,324 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 87,718 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 75,429 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,944 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,214 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 35,019 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 34,997 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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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YY08 GKV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY08 GKV, 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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YY08 GKV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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