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CV08 WGY

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,877 mi
Last recorded76,877 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 WGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 76,877 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 70,305 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 63,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 58,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front windscreen wiper is just starting to smear across the windscreen

offside front windscreen wiper is just starting to smear across the windscreen

Fail 10 Feb 2014 58,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front windscreen wiper is just starting to smear across the windscreen

offside front windscreen wiper is just starting to smear across the windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,475 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 55,474 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2012 45,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,502 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,427 miles

Nearside front marker lamp not working.

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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CV08 WGY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CV08 WGY, 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 CV08 WGY registered?

CV08 WGY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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