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GL08 PLJ

2008 Citroen C5

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,719 mi
Last recorded126,719 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 PLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 126,719 miles

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

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected Appears to be siezed (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 186/241 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 126,143 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 125,106 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 122,549 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 120,427 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 118,724 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 115,361 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 107,968 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 99,546 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 90,393 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 90,393 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,327 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,253 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 65,253 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,461 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 44,959 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,864 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 19,919 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 19,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 PLJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PLJ, 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 PLJ registered?

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

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