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GK08 ZCY

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,851 mi
Last recorded87,851 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 87,851 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 85,180 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 82,835 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 76,843 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 73,761 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 73,761 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 72,623 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements will not switch fog lamps off (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 67,861 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 67,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 10 Jul 2017 53,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2016 47,758 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,241 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,015 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,720 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,145 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,056 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 ZCY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

GK08 ZCY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is GK08 ZCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK08 ZCY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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