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GL08 CFA

2008 Citroen C5

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,157 mi
Last recorded75,157 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 CFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 75,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 75,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 71,229 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 67,284 miles

Nearside damage down body work

Signs of misting from rear suspension pipes at rear of vehicle in centre

Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,104 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,182 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 58,509 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 58,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 51,746 miles

Front suspension spheres starting deteriorate

Rear suspension spheres starting deteriorate

Pass 12 Sep 2017 46,070 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 43,944 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 41,063 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 36,459 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 32,021 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 26,751 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 21,354 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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GL08 CFA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CFA, 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 CFA registered?

GL08 CFA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is GL08 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 CFA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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