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GK58 XBU

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,029 mi
Last recorded137,029 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 XBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 137,029 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 137,022 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 126,665 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 126,486 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 119,274 miles

engine cover and under shields fitted preventing inspection of some items

Fail 3 Apr 2017 119,274 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outside edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished

engine cover and under shields fitted preventing inspection of some items

Pass 8 Apr 2016 103,684 miles

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

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

covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,198 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 85,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 85,162 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,827 miles

Oil leak

handbrake only on limit 16%

no emmisions detected

Pass 1 Nov 2012 61,497 miles

N/S LOWER CORNER OF FRONT SCREEN CRACKED.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,134 miles

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION LEG SLIGHTLY DAMP.

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 XBU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

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

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