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GV58 AOU

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

236,472 mi
Last recorded236,472 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 AOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 236,472 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 236,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 224,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 224,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 212,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 212,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 201,898 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 184,444 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 184,442 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 141,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 141,157 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 134,370 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 127,412 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 121,268 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 109,623 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2014 109,623 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2013 86,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 86,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 76,120 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 76,120 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,093 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 71,093 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

nearside inner tailight not working

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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GV58 AOU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GV58 AOU, 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 GV58 AOU registered?

GV58 AOU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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