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GV08 CRX

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,986 mi
Last recorded75,986 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 CRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,986 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 69,700 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 69,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking each.end.of.steering.rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball.joint.insecurely.mounted.to.suspensionarm (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,438 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 65,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 59,340 miles

POWER STERRING SYSTEM TO BE CHECK ,MIGHT BE LEAKING

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,612 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,546 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,456 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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GV08 CRX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV08 CRX, 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 GV08 CRX registered?

GV08 CRX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is GV08 CRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 CRX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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