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GJ58 AKN

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,875 mi
Last recorded126,875 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 AKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 126,875 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 114,677 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 114,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 105,552 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 105,552 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 90,097 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 90,095 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,297 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,087 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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GJ58 AKN is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GJ58 AKN, 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 GJ58 AKN registered?

GJ58 AKN is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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