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YY58 FMV

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,746 mi
Last recorded123,746 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 FMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 123,746 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 123,744 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 113,966 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 101,396 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 101,396 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 87,019 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 86,911 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

osr tyre close to limt

Pass 2 Jul 2019 81,753 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,438 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 79,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 75,525 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 75,525 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 72,484 miles

Centre stop light not working

Fail 15 Jul 2016 72,481 miles

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

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

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

Centre stop light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,885 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,441 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 60,441 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,410 miles

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2013 52,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,371 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 46,254 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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YY58 FMV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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