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GV08 KKG

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,597 mi
Last recorded116,597 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 KKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2023 116,597 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 109,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 100,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 100,795 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fouling other components

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement oil filled bush leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement oil filled bush leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 100,728 miles

Brake cable damaged cable outer is broken in two places corroded inside (1.1.15 (a))

Central Front Suspension pipe leaking pipe on suspension unit return (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged outer cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected pipe broken (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective sensor wire broken (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 97,104 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 97,104 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,139 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,830 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,148 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,772 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,626 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,889 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,628 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,793 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,185 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 KKG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue 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 GV08 KKG, 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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GV08 KKG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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