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GF08 YWV

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,341 mi
Last recorded140,341 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 140,341 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 140,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 134,522 miles

FRONTB DOWNPIPE FLEXI SEPERATING

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE MIDDLE

Fail 20 May 2016 134,522 miles

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

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

FRONTB DOWNPIPE FLEXI SEPERATING

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE MIDDLE

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

Pass 21 May 2015 128,814 miles

Both front tyre worn edges 255/55/17

Fail 21 May 2015 128,814 miles

Both front tyre worn edges 255/55/17

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 12,474 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 12,474 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 113,607 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)

Pass 11 May 2012 91,323 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 68,172 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 YWV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YWV, 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 YWV registered?

GF08 YWV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is GF08 YWV safe to buy?

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