2008 Citroen C5 2.0L Diesel · YX57 ZSV
2008 Citroen C5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 143,069 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2019.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Oct 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX57 ZSV Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2018
- 143,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX57 ZSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen C5 (YX57 ZSV) between January 2011 and February 2018.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
YX57 ZSV Mileage History
- 10/01/201132,154 mi
- 11/01/201244,030 mi+11,876 mi
- 11/01/201244,031 mi+1 mi
- 13/12/201274,915 mi+30,884 mi
- 15/01/2014102,735 mi+27,820 mi
- 15/01/2014102,735 mi
- 09/01/2015115,642 mi+12,907 mi
- 09/01/2015115,642 mi
- 25/02/2016126,974 mi+11,332 mi
- 24/02/2017135,189 mi+8,215 mi
- 27/02/2017135,189 mi
- 14/02/2018143,069 mi+7,880 mi
- 15/02/2018143,069 mi
Average of roughly 15,624 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C5 (Mk2, X7)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Leaking Front Suspension Struts (Hydractive)Serious
The front struts on Hydractive models are prone to weeping oil. They are non-repairable and must be replaced to pass an MOT.
- Steering Rack Pinion CorrosionSerious
The steering rack pinion tend to rust, leading to seal failure and significant fluid leaks. New replacements are scarce in the UK.
- Independent Wiper Motor FailureModerate
The C5 uses two independent wiper motors. If one fails, the wipers can collide, potentially cracking the windscreen.
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