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GV08 YTJ

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,422 mi
Last recorded87,422 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 87,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 87,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 83,355 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 79,044 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 74,082 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 68,238 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 63,081 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 55,038 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 55,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 47,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt secured with cable tie and slightly leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 41,965 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 15 May 2017 41,964 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 5 Aug 2016 39,169 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge resulting in an uneven wear pattern and slightly perish cracked 3mm

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge 4mm

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge resulting in an uneven wear pattern and slightly perish cracked 3mm

Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,964 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2015 26,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,589 miles

nearside front valve stem slightly corroded

offside rear parking brake weak

Fail 22 Apr 2015 26,586 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

nearside front valve stem slightly corroded

offside rear parking brake weak

Pass 29 May 2014 25,802 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 25,802 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 23,810 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 23,810 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 21,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 21,484 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 18,976 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 YTJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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