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GK08 YZU

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,738 mi
Last recorded55,738 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 YZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 55,738 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 55,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 55,657 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225 55 17w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 53,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 48,013 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 47,488 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 46,329 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both un-even wear inner edges. 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 46,328 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both un-even wear inner edges. 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 45,721 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 44,495 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 44,010 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 41,436 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 41,436 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,834 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 36,098 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 36,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 34,386 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 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,804 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 27,804 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,016 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,116 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,684 miles

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

Offside Front 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 YZU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK08 YZU registered?

GK08 YZU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GK08 YZU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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