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GF58 FUO

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,799 mi
Last recorded123,799 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 FUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 123,799 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers obscuring some under side components

Pass 7 Dec 2015 112,071 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake ware indicator wires are broken

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt contaminated by engine oil (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres are on 3mm

Fail 7 Dec 2015 112,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake ware indicator wires are broken

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt contaminated by engine oil (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres are on 3mm

Pass 8 Dec 2014 102,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside parking brake performance is less than 50% of nearside,possibly faulty caliper?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 88,381 miles

Both outer sills are covered.

Both rear anti-roll bar links have very slight play in ball joints.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear bumper,center mount bracket is broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 88,381 miles

Both outer sills are covered.

Both rear anti-roll bar links have very slight play in ball joints.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear bumper,center mount bracket is broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 117,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside front tyre tread is worn on outer edge,possibly tracking?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,064 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 FUO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FUO, 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 FUO registered?

GF58 FUO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is GF58 FUO safe to buy?

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