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WF58 UPS

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,101 mi
Last recorded176,101 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 UPS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 176,101 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NSF tyre has very heavy wear on the inner edge (on an almost new tyre!) , this requires attention

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All shock absorbers are slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 176,101 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NSF tyre has very heavy wear on the inner edge (on an almost new tyre!) , this requires attention

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All shock absorbers are slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up at time of test (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 155,978 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 152,818 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 148,607 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 144,092 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 139,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 116,711 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 116,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 20 Oct 2011 94,010 miles

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

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

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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WF58 UPS is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF58 UPS, 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 WF58 UPS registered?

WF58 UPS is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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