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AC08 WXX

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,941 mi
Last recorded179,941 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 WXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 179,941 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE

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))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 179,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 156,225 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 156,225 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 134,606 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 113,071 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 92,653 miles

Tailgate side lamps inop

Pass 22 Jan 2015 82,063 miles

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

O/S/R tyre is all perished

Fail 22 Jan 2015 82,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre is all perished

Offside Inner Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 70,531 miles

hi level stop lamo inp

Pass 2 Feb 2013 57,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,293 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,005 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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AC08 WXX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AC08 WXX, 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 AC08 WXX registered?

AC08 WXX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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