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GL57 WTD

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,034 mi
Last recorded212,034 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 WTD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 212,034 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 212,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 184,768 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 184,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 158,718 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 158,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 127,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 88,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 25 Jan 2011 74,172 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 66,375 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,741 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,371 miles

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 WTD is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WTD, 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 WTD registered?

GL57 WTD is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is GL57 WTD safe to buy?

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