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WG08 HJK

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,937 mi
Last recorded119,937 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 HJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 119,937 miles

oil leaking.

Pass 30 May 2018 93,228 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 81,640 miles

mist of oil leaking.

Pass 18 May 2016 76,476 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 76,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 68,334 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 68,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 61,099 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 55,364 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 49,766 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 45,012 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 HJK is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HJK, 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 WG08 HJK registered?

WG08 HJK is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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