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GK58 VRW

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,705 mi
Last recorded153,705 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 VRW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 153,705 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2019 138,440 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 127,285 miles

n/s outer cv gaiter has a slight split in it

Fail 4 Jun 2018 127,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

n/s outer cv gaiter has a slight split in it

Pass 6 Jun 2017 113,456 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Fail 29 May 2017 113,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 May 2016 106,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holes (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 May 2016 106,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance very dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holes (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 96,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 87,787 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 76,946 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 76,933 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 67,994 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 67,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 52,738 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,738 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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GK58 VRW is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GK58 VRW, 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 GK58 VRW registered?

GK58 VRW is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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