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GP57 UAY

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,100 mi
Last recorded124,100 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 UAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 124,100 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 121,127 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 118,260 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 112,495 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 106,693 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 103,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 94,542 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 94,533 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,998 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,339 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 71,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 60,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,668 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,326 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,918 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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GP57 UAY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP57 UAY, 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 GP57 UAY registered?

GP57 UAY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 February 2008.

Is GP57 UAY safe to buy?

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