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YY58 HYL

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,917 mi
Last recorded138,917 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 HYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 138,917 miles

Lower Undertrays fitted.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 134,939 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2021 134,939 miles

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 131,248 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 122,608 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 122,608 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 111,721 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Damage to bodywork

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 104,891 miles

front brake pads aprox 5mm ( unable to fully see inner pads )

front discs corrosion started on the inner face

Fail 28 Nov 2017 104,891 miles

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

front brake pads aprox 5mm ( unable to fully see inner pads )

front discs corrosion started on the inner face

Pass 5 Dec 2016 95,815 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 90,716 miles

both front tyres have worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2014 84,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,362 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 50,012 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 26,803 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 HYL is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HYL, 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 HYL registered?

YY58 HYL is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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