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GL08 AAY

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,409 mi
Last recorded158,409 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 AAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 158,409 miles

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 156,076 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 153,680 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 151,657 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 150,090 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 145,225 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 145,225 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 126,225 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Dec 2013 90,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Dec 2012 55,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,438 miles

Offside front tyre scuffed on the outside sidewall

Pass 3 May 2011 37,714 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 37,223 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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GL08 AAY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GL08 AAY, 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 GL08 AAY registered?

GL08 AAY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GL08 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 AAY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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