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GK58 XZA

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,518 mi
Last recorded115,518 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 115,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 105,136 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 101,436 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 97,423 miles

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

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))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 97,423 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 84,666 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 84,666 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,746 miles

Both number plates have "3D" effect.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test on interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 59,158 miles

ENGINE LOWER COVERS/TRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Sep 2014 46,691 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread blocks worn uneven 3mm of tread left.

Fail 5 Sep 2014 46,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre tread blocks worn uneven 3mm of tread left.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 36,674 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,097 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,307 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 XZA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK58 XZA, 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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GK58 XZA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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