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A8 WJC

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,011 mi
Last recorded103,011 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 WJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 103,011 miles

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 15 Dec 2023 100,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 100,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low & bulb deflector bent (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

air intake pipe to turbo loose

Pass 3 Aug 2022 97,400 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 92,556 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 92,555 miles

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

Power steering component leaking Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing Close to indicator wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 87,765 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 87,765 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 81,541 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 81,541 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower engine mount de bonded and split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,020 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 69,912 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 60,999 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 60,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 50,474 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 50,474 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,080 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pads are getting low & the discs are lipped all round

Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,653 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,713 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,588 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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A8 WJC is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A8 WJC, 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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A8 WJC is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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