MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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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.
Is GL08 PLJ safe to buy?
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