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WG08 HJY

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

136,690 mi
Last recorded136,690 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 HJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 136,690 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 127,559 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 127,521 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 115,741 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged damp (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 105,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,201 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 75,103 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 75,103 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,177 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,986 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,497 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 HJY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc 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 HJY, 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 HJY registered?

WG08 HJY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for WG08 HJY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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