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GJ08 OMO

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,469 mi
Last recorded55,469 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 OMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,469 miles

Chip in windscreen zone A, contained within 10mm

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 55,469 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Chip in windscreen zone A, contained within 10mm

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,489 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,365 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,591 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 44,591 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 35,533 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 35,533 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,328 miles

0%emissions recorded when tested

Fail 7 Mar 2013 31,328 miles

0%emissions recorded when tested

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,945 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge of tread

Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,369 miles

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

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

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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GJ08 OMO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GJ08 OMO, 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 GJ08 OMO registered?

GJ08 OMO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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