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GJ58 JXG

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,161 mi
Last recorded145,161 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 JXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 145,161 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 126,262 miles

Offside Front wiper slight smear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

clutch pedal rubber worn

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2017 126,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (8.2.2)

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

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)

Offside Front wiper slight smear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

clutch pedal rubber worn

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 114,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3m - worn on edge - 225 55 R17 97W (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 114,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3m - worn on edge - 225 55 R17 97W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 100,722 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 100,590 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 86,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn on edges advise tracking check

Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,276 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 61,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,906 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 46,503 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 JXG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JXG, 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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GJ58 JXG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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