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GF58 UOJ

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,426 mi
Last recorded189,426 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 189,426 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 181,670 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 174,781 miles

Exhaust system is rusty

Front wipers are a little smeary

Offside Rear Tyre is worn a little low on the inside edge

Power steering rack / pipes have a slight weep

Fail 14 Dec 2021 174,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering component leaking Power steering rack / pipe joint leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust system is rusty

Front wipers are a little smeary

Offside Rear Inner Side light not working

Offside Rear Tyre is worn a little low on the inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2020 167,549 miles

Brake fluid is a little dirty

Brake fluid is a little low

Coolant is a little low

Emissions are to low to be recorded

Offside Rear Tyre is worn a little low on the inside edge

Pass 16 Dec 2019 159,806 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 151,025 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 142,658 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 136,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer clip loose on cv gaiter

Pass 13 Jan 2016 126,741 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 126,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 114,192 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 114,080 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 96,280 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 96,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 80,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 80,110 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 62,550 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 UOJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UOJ, 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 UOJ registered?

GF58 UOJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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