MOT Status
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148,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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N/S/R tyre bald out tread
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S - Worn outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to N/S and O/S (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to O/S (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S Outer insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to O/S (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both rear tyres slightly perished between tread
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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GL08 VBT is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 VBT, 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 VBT registered?
GL08 VBT is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 July 2008.
Is GL08 VBT safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL08 VBT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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