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GF08 PTY

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,333 mi
Last recorded190,333 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 PTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2023 190,333 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant reservoir below minimum

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 182,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 172,934 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 172,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking [rack] (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 162,577 miles

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 beyond service requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear inner position lamp not working

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 150,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear inner position lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 150,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear inner position lamp not working

Pass 21 Mar 2018 137,647 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 123,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 109,904 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 109,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 95,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,987 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,243 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,222 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,609 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,299 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 PTY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PTY, 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 PTY registered?

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

Is GF08 PTY safe to buy?

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