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GL08 KLD

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,204 mi
Last recorded90,204 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 KLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 90,204 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 88,771 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 83,788 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 77,490 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 77,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 71,386 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 65,115 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 57,270 miles

Rear part of seats missing at time of test

Fail 13 May 2016 57,270 miles

Rear part of seats missing at time of test

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

Fail 23 May 2015 51,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2015 51,988 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 43,261 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 43,261 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 34,544 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 29,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 22,394 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 KLD is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KLD, 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 KLD registered?

GL08 KLD is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is GL08 KLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 KLD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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