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GL08 PLN

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,238 mi
Last recorded132,238 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 PLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 132,238 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 123,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 116,070 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 107,061 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 97,197 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 96,852 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 96,852 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 93,255 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)

Pass 22 May 2015 83,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 68,523 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 52,282 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 33,492 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 13,754 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 PLN is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PLN, 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 PLN registered?

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

Is GL08 PLN safe to buy?

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