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PF08 WVM

2008 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,816 mi
Last recorded113,816 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 WVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 113,816 miles

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

corrossion to undervehicle

Fail 29 Dec 2020 113,816 miles

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

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

corrossion to undervehicle

Pass 31 Dec 2019 112,279 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 112,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 112,871 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 97,574 miles

De-pollution system fault warning light illuminated

N/S/R, O/S/R handbrake cable guides incorrectly seated and worn within the brake calipers, but still function correctly

Nearside Front suspension leg weeping oil

Offside Front suspension leg has a slight misting of oil on the body

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear suspension supply pipe corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack weeping oil

Fail 13 Oct 2017 97,548 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating bootlid (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R, O/S/R handbrake cable guides incorrectly seated and worn within the brake calipers, but still function correctly

Nearside Front suspension leg weeping oil

Offside Front suspension leg has a slight misting of oil on the body

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear suspension supply pipe corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack weeping oil

Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front cv boot loose

Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,381 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 63,845 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 63,845 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,629 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 40,134 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,821 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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PF08 WVM is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Beige 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 PF08 WVM, 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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PF08 WVM is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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