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WG08 UVM

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,683 mi
Last recorded121,683 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 UVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 121,683 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

ns wiper in poor condition

oil level low

osf fog light not working

osf window don't open

turbo intake pipe insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2017 121,683 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light on

ns wiper in poor condition

oil level low

osf fog light not working

osf window don't open

turbo intake pipe insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2015 107,254 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 94,355 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 94,355 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,416 miles

STRONG ADVISE nearside rear tyre on the 1.6mm limit

Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,039 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,160 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

near side wiper split

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 UVM is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVM, 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 UVM registered?

WG08 UVM is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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