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GL08 TJU

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,637 mi
Last recorded58,637 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 TJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,637 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 54,055 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 47,272 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,650 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,759 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,267 miles

front wiper blades poor

Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,378 miles

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)

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 TJU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TJU, 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 TJU registered?

GL08 TJU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GL08 TJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 TJU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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