MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine management light is on.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
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?
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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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