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WF58 XBB

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,216 mi
Last recorded108,216 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 XBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 108,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 100,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play minimal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play minimal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake efficiency 18%

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort at the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 100,028 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Will not reel out for use (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play minimal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play minimal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake efficiency 18%

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort at the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Not seen to illuminate during the test (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 90,933 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 11 Oct 2023 90,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 87,078 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 87,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Frip joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 79,783 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))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 79,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 9 Sep 2020 77,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no coolant

undertrays obscuring view

Pass 23 Sep 2019 72,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.9mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.9mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both brake wear sensors wiring broken.

rear hydraulic pump pipe split and broken.

Fail 23 Sep 2019 72,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.9mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.9mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both brake wear sensors wiring broken.

rear hydraulic pump pipe split and broken.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 65,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play PLAY ON THIS MODEL DETERIORATE RAPIDLY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

both brake PAD WEAR INDECATOR WIRES BROKEN ON FRONT

Pass 13 Sep 2017 58,752 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor not connected

Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,386 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,277 miles

lds fluid tank leaking on mot test

Pass 27 Sep 2014 45,514 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 39,929 miles

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

exhaust emissions so low, equipment could not read output.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,929 miles

exhaust emissions so low, equipment could not read output.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 33,608 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 28,240 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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WF58 XBB is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WF58 XBB, 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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WF58 XBB is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 November 2008.

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