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GV08 XLL

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,909 mi
Last recorded96,909 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2023 96,909 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 93,316 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 83,057 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 75,340 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 69,526 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 63,117 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 57,347 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 56,072 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 52,312 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 50,473 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 47,068 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 40,551 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre depth getting low

Pass 5 Jun 2012 32,494 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,305 miles

engine undertray fitted

nearside rear tyre depth getting low on outer edge

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 XLL is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XLL, 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 XLL registered?

GV08 XLL is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is GV08 XLL safe to buy?

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