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GF58 EKT

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,952 mi
Last recorded144,952 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 EKT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 144,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 139,643 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 133,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2021 126,219 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

Nearside Front Lower TURBO PIPE VIA COOLER MIST LEAK

Pass 8 Apr 2020 121,752 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 116,031 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR

Pass 24 Apr 2018 107,603 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 107,603 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,191 miles

Emissions too clean and not registering on emissions machine

Pass 26 May 2016 83,156 miles

CV Boots poor

Offside front tyre wearing low in inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 68,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2015 68,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,267 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 65,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 59,641 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 59,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 53,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 53,258 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 43,077 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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GF58 EKT is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GF58 EKT, 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 GF58 EKT registered?

GF58 EKT is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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