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AC08 GJG

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

284,951 mi
Last recorded284,951 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GJG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 284,951 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 193,660 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 180,938 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 180,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 169,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 169,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 156,648 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 85,319 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 85,309 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,693 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,474 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 59,660 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 59,601 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 39,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 May 2011 20,987 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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AC08 GJG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC08 GJG, 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 AC08 GJG registered?

AC08 GJG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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