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FA08 GWV

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

126,583 mi
Last recorded126,583 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 GWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 126,583 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 110,737 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 97,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 95,799 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,672 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 81,324 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 81,324 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,626 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 65,895 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,067 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 44,031 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 33,993 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 24,921 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 19,765 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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FA08 GWV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FA08 GWV, 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 FA08 GWV registered?

FA08 GWV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is FA08 GWV safe to buy?

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