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YY58 LUB

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,308 mi
Last recorded59,308 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 59,308 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 58,615 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 58,615 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 57,390 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 55,840 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 54,730 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 54,730 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 53,748 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 51,575 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,323 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 45,836 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,530 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,973 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 35,199 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,607 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,401 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 LUB is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LUB, 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 LUB registered?

YY58 LUB is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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