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GL08 AZG

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

170,656 mi
Last recorded170,656 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 170,656 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 170,635 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 162,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 162,459 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 136,948 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 136,944 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 111,486 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 105,136 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tred on edges.

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars, lower on inner edge + nail in tread

Fail 6 Jan 2016 105,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars, lower on inner edge + nail in tread

Pass 6 Nov 2014 93,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing.

damage to covers under vehicle.

damage to nsf of vehicle.

front number plate cracked.

nsf tyre on 2mm in areas.

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge ( 2mm)

nsr wheel sticking slightly ( brakes)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 93,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing.

damage to covers under vehicle.

damage to nsf of vehicle.

front discs lipped and pads possibly low.

front number plate cracked.

nsf tyre on 2mm in areas.

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge ( 2mm)

nsr wheel sticking slightly ( brakes)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 79,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

Fail 12 Sep 2013 79,207 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

Fail 31 Aug 2012 66,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre has nail in edge of tread + edge of tread started to split [235/55/17h]

o/s wiper slightly split

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,461 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre has nail in edge of tread + edge of tread started to split [235/55/17h]

o/s wiper slightly split

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,553 miles

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

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 AZG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 GL08 AZG, 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 AZG registered?

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

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