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SL08 WXS

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,061 mi
Last recorded105,061 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 WXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,061 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 105,061 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 93,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2255517 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

bonnet stay retaining clip damaged

exhaust heat shield loose

secondary bonnet release lever missing

Fail 9 Sep 2016 93,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked factory formed brake pipe/hose (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked factory formed brake pipe/hose (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked factory formed brake pipe/hose (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked factory formed brake pipe/hose (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2255517 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

bonnet stay retaining clip damaged

exhaust heat shield loose

secondary bonnet release lever missing

Pass 9 Sep 2015 84,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2015 84,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2014 74,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet stay retaing clip broken

n/s/ wing mirror cover damaged

n/s/f door card has been removed

Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,682 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 63,682 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,136 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,418 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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SL08 WXS is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL08 WXS, 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 SL08 WXS registered?

SL08 WXS is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is SL08 WXS safe to buy?

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