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GF58 UOM

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,307 mi
Last recorded148,307 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 UOM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 148,307 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 133,446 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 133,446 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn around edge

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn around edge

Pass 11 Dec 2015 120,939 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 120,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 112,716 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 112,716 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 29,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 104,167 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 88,902 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,920 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 UOM is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 GF58 UOM, 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 UOM registered?

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

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