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PX08 WNG

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,797 mi
Last recorded84,797 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 WNG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 84,797 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 78,373 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 78,373 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 70,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre band near wear indictors 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear 215 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 63,985 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 63,985 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 59,049 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 59,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 50,261 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn smooth, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn smooth, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,793 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

boot full not allowing full access

Pass 19 Aug 2016 39,639 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 34,784 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 29,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 24,634 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 24,632 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,228 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 15,023 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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PX08 WNG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PX08 WNG, 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 PX08 WNG registered?

PX08 WNG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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