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YY58 HYK

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,559 mi
Last recorded158,559 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 HYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 158,559 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 149,920 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 141,585 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 132,495 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 127,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 120,722 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 120,722 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 113,796 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 110,489 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear tyre stepped inside edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 90,846 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,526 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 62,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 62,036 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 51,380 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 51,380 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 40,040 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 HYK is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YY58 HYK, 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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What year was YY58 HYK registered?

YY58 HYK is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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