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HG08 LWA

2008 Citroen C5

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,899 mi
Last recorded91,899 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 LWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 91,899 miles

Emission not detected

Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,689 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 53,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 51,264 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 51,236 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort Handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,381 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

engine noise

Pass 23 Apr 2015 42,535 miles

NSR bump stop perished

OSF damper wet

OSR Bump stop missing

Play in NSF A/roll bar link

Fail 23 Apr 2015 42,535 miles

NSR bump stop perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OSF damper wet

OSR Bump stop missing

Play in NSF A/roll bar link

Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,006 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,485 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,923 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,731 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 24,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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HG08 LWA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HG08 LWA, 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 HG08 LWA registered?

HG08 LWA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is HG08 LWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 LWA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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