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HW08 GVG

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,725 mi
Last recorded54,725 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 GVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 54,725 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 54,725 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 50,358 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 46,259 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 46,257 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 38,960 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 33,611 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 29,897 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 29,897 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes going into rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 26,984 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 26,982 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 26,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 25,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 23,363 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 19,851 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 16,372 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 16,292 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Stone stuck in AUX belt.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 14,611 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 Feb 2014 13,024 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 11,394 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 9,299 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 7,446 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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HW08 GVG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HW08 GVG, 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 HW08 GVG registered?

HW08 GVG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is HW08 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW08 GVG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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