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SL58 GGA

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,104 mi
Last recorded140,104 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 GGA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 140,104 miles

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

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

Slight play inner rack joints

Fail 4 Aug 2021 140,097 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Slight play inner rack joints

Pass 7 Aug 2020 132,284 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Apr 2019 124,438 miles

Bonnet secondary release catch damaged but still operational.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 124,438 miles

Bonnet secondary release catch damaged but still operational.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 117,731 miles

advise all tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 10 Apr 2018 117,731 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise all tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 10 Apr 2017 108,013 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 88,622 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 63,527 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,975 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,489 miles

Nearside wiper smearing

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 49,371 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside wiper smearing

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 38,906 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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SL58 GGA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL58 GGA, 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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SL58 GGA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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