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WG08 HKA

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,779 mi
Last recorded78,779 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 78,779 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 78,779 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 73,929 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,153 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 69,153 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,714 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,340 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 57,340 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 52,082 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 46,266 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 46,266 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,417 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 41,417 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 35,936 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 30,823 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 30,823 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 25,899 miles

Wipers smearing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,519 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 HKA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG08 HKA, 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 HKA registered?

WG08 HKA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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