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SH08 WPN

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,781 mi
Last recorded167,781 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 WPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 167,781 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 263,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top bolt rubber worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top bolt rubber missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 153,626 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 148,959 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 141,762 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 126,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 126,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 110,700 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 110,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 97,291 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 81,630 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 61,266 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,889 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 22,279 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,172 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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SH08 WPN is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SH08 WPN, 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 SH08 WPN registered?

SH08 WPN is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is SH08 WPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 WPN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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