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GP08 GYD

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,160 mi
Last recorded161,160 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 GYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 161,160 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 144,422 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 132,537 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 122,876 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 122,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play DRUM STICK EXCESS MOVEMENT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected TIGHT IN OPERATION (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged LEAKING AIR (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

UNABLE TO OPEN BONNET

Pass 29 Jan 2019 110,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear BRAKE CALIPER DAMP

Pass 28 Apr 2017 105,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2016 97,499 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,184 miles

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

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

corrosion both rear brake discs inner faces

Fail 21 Apr 2015 89,125 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion both rear brake discs inner faces

Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2013 71,786 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 57,392 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 57,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 May 2011 43,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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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GP08 GYD is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 GP08 GYD, 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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GP08 GYD is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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