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WG08 UVS

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,217 mi
Last recorded116,217 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 116,217 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 106,469 miles

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

Central Rear seat belt stack damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 106,469 miles

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

Central Rear seat belt stack damaged

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,212 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 12 Nov 2015 77,270 miles

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 17 Nov 2014 55,533 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,211 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 35,211 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,189 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 31,665 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,437 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 UVS 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 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 UVS, 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 UVS registered?

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

Is WG08 UVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 UVS 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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