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WJ08 LTV

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,822 mi
Last recorded129,822 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 LTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 129,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2025 127,827 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Mar 2025 127,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2024 124,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2023 121,965 miles

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2023 121,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2022 117,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2022 117,966 miles

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2021 114,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear suspension pipe corroded

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2021 114,825 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear suspension pipe corroded

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2020 111,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 111,922 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 108,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to perish on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 105,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 102,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 96,017 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,159 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 85,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,437 miles

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

damp around n/s/r suspension unit

front brake disc's & pads low

Fail 20 Mar 2014 74,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

damp around n/s/r suspension unit

front brake disc's & pads low

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,305 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 63,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,019 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,069 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 44,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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WJ08 LTV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WJ08 LTV, 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 WJ08 LTV registered?

WJ08 LTV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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