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GK58 VSE

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,541 mi
Last recorded105,541 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 VSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

management light on

Fail 28 Oct 2016 105,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

management light on

Pass 2 Dec 2015 101,349 miles

E.M.L. on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 101,334 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack at the joint with pipes (2.3.3b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 82,810 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 82,507 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres are worn on outer edge

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 62,122 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,298 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 44,298 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 43,559 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 43,559 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2012 43,466 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2012 43,391 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,595 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 VSE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

GK58 VSE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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