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GP08 UCL

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

202,548 mi
Last recorded202,548 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 UCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 202,548 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 202,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Between 2 and 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 197,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lower on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 192,032 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 192,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 184,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 184,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 177,229 miles

Back box heat shield loose

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 177,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Back box heat shield loose

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 166,517 miles

Exhaust back box heat shield loose

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 166,512 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust back box heat shield loose

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 155,779 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 139,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread uneven

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate airbag lamp (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 139,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread uneven

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate airbag lamp (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 118,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 118,038 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 97,976 miles

rear heet shield loose

Fail 22 Jul 2014 97,975 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear heet shield loose

Fail 6 Jul 2013 76,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 76,977 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,785 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 60,782 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 48,741 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,741 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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GP08 UCL is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UCL, 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 GP08 UCL registered?

GP08 UCL is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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