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GJ58 UJE

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,001 mi
Last recorded105,001 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 UJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 105,001 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 31 Oct 2017 104,994 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,368 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,136 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 86,129 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,218 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 75,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 64,744 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 64,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 52,331 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,857 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 UJE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UJE, 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 UJE registered?

GJ58 UJE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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