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GL57 EOG

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,655 mi
Last recorded46,655 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 EOG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 46,655 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 34,419 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2021 34,419 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 19,471 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 19,236 miles

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Jan 2018 18,685 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 18,064 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 17,039 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 17,039 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 15,938 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 14,748 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 13,577 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 12,585 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 12,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 10,562 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 10,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GL57 EOG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL57 EOG, 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 GL57 EOG registered?

GL57 EOG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is GL57 EOG safe to buy?

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