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DA08 GWG

2008 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,011 mi
Last recorded92,011 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 GWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 92,011 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 89,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 81,993 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 71,936 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 68,225 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDES WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ON BOTHN SIDES ()

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 68,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDES WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ON BOTHN SIDES ()

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,738 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 66,737 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 58,829 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 56,723 miles

Front n/s & o/s front tyre tread close too 2mm wear bars & age cracking.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Rear n/s & o/s tyres age cracking

exhaust flexi come adrift

Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,157 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 53,649 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015
Fail 22 May 2015 47,643 miles

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 40,858 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 33,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 27,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 20,436 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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DA08 GWG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA08 GWG, 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 DA08 GWG registered?

DA08 GWG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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