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WG08 CWW

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,744 mi
Last recorded100,744 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 CWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 100,744 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 99,279 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,608 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 80,961 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 80,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 116,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,134 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 54,103 miles

parking brake on 16% limit

Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,421 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,813 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 31,326 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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WG08 CWW is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WG08 CWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG08 CWW registered?

WG08 CWW is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is WG08 CWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 CWW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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