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GF08 OWY

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,307 mi
Last recorded138,307 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 OWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 138,307 miles

suspension compensator valve return pipe slight leak from rear and oil leak from engine but not excessive

Fail 20 May 2021 138,307 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

suspension compensator valve return pipe slight leak from rear and oil leak from engine but not excessive

Pass 8 Jun 2020 129,879 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Suspension compensator valve return pipe slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 129,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Fitted new bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Fitted new bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Fitted new bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Suspension compensator valve return pipe slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 122,313 miles

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))

Fail 13 May 2019 122,313 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 110,571 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 110,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 101,189 miles

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)

both front brake pad low warning light wires broken

Fail 2 May 2017 101,188 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

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)

both front brake pad low warning light wires broken

Pass 4 May 2016 88,769 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 83,015 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 77,414 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 66,455 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)

Fail 20 May 2013 66,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 53,889 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 39,857 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 OWY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GF08 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

GF08 OWY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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