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GK58 VSP

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,540 mi
Last recorded165,540 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2021 165,540 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (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))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 158,211 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 158,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 152,478 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 152,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 141,198 miles

2/ front brake pads becoming worn

front discs becoming corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 141,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

2/ front brake pads becoming worn

3/ front and rear brake discs becoming corroded

4/ o/s front tyre worn on inside edge not to cords at time of test

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 131,209 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.front brake pads wearing close to limit 3,n/s/r brake pads wearing close to limit 4.slight binding on o/s/r brake

Fail 24 Oct 2017 131,088 miles

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

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.front brake pads wearing close to limit 3,n/s/r brake pads wearing close to limit 4.slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 28 Oct 2016 121,795 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Fail 28 Oct 2016 121,795 miles

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

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 110,899 miles

1. Nearside front tyre near legal limits.

2. Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 110,888 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

1. Nearside front tyre near legal limits.

2. Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 99,991 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 81,501 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 81,501 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S REAR TYRE SIGNS OF CASTLING IN TREAD AREA RECOMEND ATTENSION

Pass 6 Aug 2012 63,804 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 63,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,191 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 47,191 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VSP is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

GK58 VSP is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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