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GJ08 VLE

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

194,145 mi
Last recorded194,145 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 VLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 194,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 194,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2021 174,788 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 153,632 miles

Engine bay covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 153,632 miles

Engine bay covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 120,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 98,839 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 97,158 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 91,151 miles

child seat fitted.emmisions to clean to test.under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,196 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,372 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 73,179 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,643 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 20,039 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,783 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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GJ08 VLE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GJ08 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

GJ08 VLE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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