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KY68 BYT

2018 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,560 mi
Last recorded94,560 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen C529,405 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY68 BYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 94,560 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 94,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 88,999 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 88,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 80,347 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 80,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 75,748 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 57,009 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 37,344 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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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KY68 BYT is a 2018 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 29,405 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 KY68 BYT, 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 8 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KY68 BYT registered?

KY68 BYT is a 2018 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 December 2018.

Is KY68 BYT safe to buy?

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