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SE08 WNF

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,348 mi
Last recorded139,348 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 WNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 139,348 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 135,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess all pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 135,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess all pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 133,865 miles

heat shield loose

low parking brake effort at offside front

Fail 18 Nov 2020 133,863 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

heat shield loose

low parking brake effort at offside front

rear wiper detached

Pass 25 May 2019 127,247 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess multiple pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 127,241 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated caliper siezed (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess multiple pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 117,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine area ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 117,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak engine area ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2017 108,945 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides outer surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2017 108,900 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides outer surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 100,537 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2016 100,537 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2015 88,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 65,435 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2014 65,434 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2013 44,780 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 44,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,297 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,715 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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SE08 WNF is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SE08 WNF, 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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SE08 WNF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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