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221,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil leak
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil leak
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front 225/55/17 nearside front tyre will soon expose cords due to uneven wear
both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges advise alignment check
225/55/17 both front tyres bald on inner edges advise alignment check
225/55/17 both front tyres bald on inner edges advise alignment check
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
3rd stop light inop
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF08 WWS is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 WWS, 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 WWS registered?
GF08 WWS is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2008.
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