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GY58 VTW

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

205,196 mi
Last recorded205,196 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 VTW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 205,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 197,727 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 197,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 119,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around suspension fluid reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 114,526 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 109,412 miles

front reg plate cracked

nearside rear handbrake reading low

offside rea side light has one section not working

Fail 23 Nov 2020 109,306 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when side lights are on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly and below limit in places on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front reg plate cracked

nearside rear handbrake reading low

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and low on inner edge of tread

offside rea side light has one section not working

Pass 2 Dec 2019 101,497 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 91,825 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn near to the legal wear limits

Offside Front tyre worn to the legal wear limits

Fail 17 Dec 2018 91,815 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb appears not to be fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb appears not to be fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn near to the legal wear limits

Offside Front tyre worn to the legal wear limits

Under trays damaged / part missing and insecure on the nearside

Pass 11 Dec 2017 81,657 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 81,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 72,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 72,336 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 62,692 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 54,397 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 44,141 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 33,306 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 23,213 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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GY58 VTW is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GY58 VTW, 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 GY58 VTW registered?

GY58 VTW is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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