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GL08 PKU

2008 Citroen C5

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,007 mi
Last recorded104,007 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 PKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 104,007 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both outer handbrake cables. (1.1.15 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess 3 rear corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 104,007 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both outer handbrake cables. (1.1.15 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess 3 rear corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 102,121 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both handbrake outer cables cracking. (1.1.15 (a))

Central Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 102,121 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both handbrake outer cables cracking. (1.1.15 (a))

Central Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 99,648 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 96,186 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 96,186 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 90,751 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 83,461 miles

both rear tyre valves have cracks to stem

Fail 21 Dec 2017 83,459 miles

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

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

both rear tyre valves have cracks to stem

Pass 16 Dec 2016 76,695 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 76,695 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,984 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 69,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 64,142 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 57,170 miles

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

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

Towbar Bent

Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,372 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 47,372 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 36,229 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,229 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 34,057 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 PKU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PKU, 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 PKU registered?

GL08 PKU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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