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GV08 ZWD

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,590 mi
Last recorded118,590 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 118,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 115,892 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 110,456 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 107,215 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 102,896 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,696 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 88,405 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 88,341 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,238 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,768 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,198 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 56,319 miles

Both rear tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on both edges

Both wipers blades are smearing slightly

Brake fliud level is on half way

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F daytime driving light not working

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on both edges

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

O/S number plate light lens is missing

O/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 56,319 miles

Both rear tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on both edges

Both wipers blades are smearing slightly

Brake fliud level is on half way

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F daytime driving light not working

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on both edges

O/S number plate light lens is missing

O/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,470 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Fail 27 May 2011 35,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside front tyre worn down ti 2.4mm.

Offside front tyre worn down to 2.2mm.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 2.2mm.

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 ZWD is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZWD, 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 ZWD is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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