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GF08 HWA

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,766 mi
Last recorded108,766 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 HWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 108,766 miles

Front Inner all 4 tyres worn on very inner edge

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 108,766 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner all 4 tyres worn on very inner edge

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 94,226 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 79,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 79,813 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,698 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,115 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 34,758 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,377 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 22,377 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2012 10,362 miles

All 4 tyres cracked at outer tread/sidewall area.

N/S/R & N/S/F tyres scuffed on outer sidewalls.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 5,136 miles

nearside front shock slight leak of oil

Pass 8 Mar 2011 4,648 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 HWA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GF08 HWA, 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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GF08 HWA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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