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GV08 UPT

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

69,104 mi
Last recorded69,104 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 UPT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 69,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Nearside Rear light damaged still showing correct colour

Pass 25 Nov 2024 56,029 miles

Front brake pads close to wear sensor

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 50,801 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 50,034 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 49,408 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 48,509 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 46,510 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 42,592 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 16 May 2018 42,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 May 2017 39,798 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 36,423 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 34,161 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 28,797 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 25,734 miles

both rear tyre depths getting low

Pass 17 May 2012 22,477 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 19,278 miles

both front tyre depths getting low

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 UPT 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 93.8%.

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 UPT, 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 UPT registered?

GV08 UPT is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is GV08 UPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 UPT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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