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YY58 FMM

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,663 mi
Last recorded129,663 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 FMM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 129,663 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2021 129,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2020 126,866 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2020 126,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 124,262 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 124,262 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 119,013 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Fail 22 Nov 2017 119,013 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Nov 2016 115,266 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 103,236 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 103,236 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 84,184 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,094 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 32,100 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 32,024 miles

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

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

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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YY58 FMM is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YY58 FMM, 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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YY58 FMM is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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