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HG08 LWF

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,579 mi
Last recorded72,579 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 LWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 72,579 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 60,167 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 55,789 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 55,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,792 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,960 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,300 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 21,805 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 21,635 miles

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

surface rust on all brake discs due to vehicle standing

Pass 3 Feb 2014 21,635 miles

surface rust on all brake discs due to vehicle standing

Pass 8 Feb 2013 21,631 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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HG08 LWF is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HG08 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

HG08 LWF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is HG08 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 LWF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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