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GJ58 RCF

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,562 mi
Last recorded90,562 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 RCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 90,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/1.8mm+ worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/1.8mm+ worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 25 Sep 2018 90,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/1.8mm+ worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/1.8mm+ worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Sep 2017 80,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit running off inner edge (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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

advise engine bay covers / under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 19 Sep 2017 80,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit running off inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

advise engine bay covers / under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,678 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 69,678 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,189 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,274 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 56,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,383 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 41,463 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,851 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 RCF is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RCF, 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 RCF registered?

GJ58 RCF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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