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GK08 XGH

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,611 mi
Last recorded145,611 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XGH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 145,611 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet hard to open

n/s/f bumper damaged slightly

n/s/f head light damaged slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2022 136,154 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 135,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 116,788 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 116,788 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 102,842 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 92,481 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 84,934 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 84,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 78,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front sidewall of tyre has a rip

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,391 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 66,799 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 66,799 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 60,320 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 60,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 53,111 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 52,969 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 44,451 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,664 miles

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 18 May 2011 34,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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 XGH is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GK08 XGH, 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 XGH registered?

GK08 XGH is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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