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GL08 XGN

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,009 mi
Last recorded145,009 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 XGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 145,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Brake hose touching hub assembly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 30cm from rear subframe/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S/R and N/S/R handbrake cable loose but still secure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 30cm from rear subframe/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 138,656 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 136,366 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 133,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 130,950 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 126,983 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 123,617 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 119,425 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 116,424 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 116,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 104,389 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 103,564 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,280 miles

nearside & offside front brake pads wearing low

nearside and offside rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 10 Jun 2013 77,006 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW AND NAIL IN TREAD

Pass 10 Jun 2013 77,006 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW AND NAIL IN TREAD

Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,394 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 64,392 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 51,291 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,291 miles

both front brake pads starting to get low

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 XGN is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XGN, 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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GL08 XGN is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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