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GF08 FCX

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,197 mi
Last recorded184,197 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 FCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 184,197 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 173,612 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 160,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 148,260 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 136,655 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 126,691 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 114,293 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 98,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,240 miles

minor oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Mar 2016 69,467 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

minor oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Mar 2015 41,815 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,567 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall not down to ply's

Fail 27 Mar 2013 23,619 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,619 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,877 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,306 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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GF08 FCX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GF08 FCX, 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 GF08 FCX registered?

GF08 FCX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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