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GK08 YZY

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,768 mi
Last recorded77,768 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 77,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 72,672 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 71,536 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 69,257 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,719 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 56,506 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 56,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 May 2015 49,094 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 49,094 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 40,796 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 40,796 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 28,334 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 15,313 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 13,634 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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GK08 YZY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YZY, 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 YZY registered?

GK08 YZY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GK08 YZY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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