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GL08 PLV

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,399 mi
Last recorded65,399 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 PLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 65,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 62,462 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 62,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 59,085 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 59,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 54,214 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 49,679 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 45,713 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 36,174 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 29 Apr 2019 36,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to right 65% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 22 May 2018 35,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing age related cracks

Offside Rear Tyre showing age related cracks

Pass 8 May 2017 34,442 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 31,514 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2016 31,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 r16 93w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 28,083 miles

nearside front tyre has a worn outer edge

Fail 29 Apr 2015 28,082 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre has a worn outer edge

Pass 6 May 2014 25,153 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 22,343 miles

all four tyre valve stems are cracked

Pass 15 May 2012 19,127 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 15,406 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 15,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 PLV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PLV, 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 PLV registered?

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

Is GL08 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 PLV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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