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GF58 LNJ

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,550 mi
Last recorded127,550 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 LNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 127,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 127,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 122,810 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 122,810 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 115,584 miles

Nearside Front tyre has worn very low on the inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2018 115,529 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has worn very low on the inner edge

Offside under bonnet washer feed pipe leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2017 107,996 miles

Front brake pads are wearing low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Offside front outer cv boot is leaking grease around the clip

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2017 107,996 miles

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

Front brake pads are wearing low

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Offside front outer cv boot is leaking grease around the clip

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2016 100,926 miles

Nearside rear tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

Offside washer jet requires attention

Rear rubber hydrolastic suspension pipe is splitting

Fail 7 Dec 2016 100,926 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

Offside washer jet requires attention

Rear rubber hydrolastic suspension pipe is splitting

Pass 8 Dec 2015 94,973 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,412 miles

Nearside front tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

Offside front tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars

Pass 26 Nov 2013 83,036 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2013 83,036 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,264 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,083 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 LNJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GF58 LNJ, 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 LNJ registered?

GF58 LNJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is GF58 LNJ safe to buy?

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