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GF08 PTO

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,704 mi
Last recorded154,704 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 PTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 154,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 136,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 128,110 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2020 128,110 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 117,576 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 117,429 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear 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))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 103,657 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 80,848 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 60,631 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 52,452 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,190 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 35,887 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,207 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 PTO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PTO, 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 PTO registered?

GF08 PTO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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