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DG08 GDY

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,299 mi
Last recorded131,299 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 GDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 131,299 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 127,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 127,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 118,631 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 118,626 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure under floor pan 1 bolt missing and 1 loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure under floor pan 1bolt missing and 1 loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 111,805 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 101,497 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,643 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 87,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 Mar 2012 73,144 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 72,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 21 Mar 2011 66,320 miles

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

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

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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DG08 GDY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG08 GDY, 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 DG08 GDY registered?

DG08 GDY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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