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GK08 VAE

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,605 mi
Last recorded107,605 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 VAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 107,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 107,605 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 93,433 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,401 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 64,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 64,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water added to bottle now correct. (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,553 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,299 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,289 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,481 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,667 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn approx. Rear brake pads 70% worn approx.

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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GK08 VAE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GK08 VAE, 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 GK08 VAE registered?

GK08 VAE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is GK08 VAE safe to buy?

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