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WK08 JXH

2008 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,076 mi
Last recorded86,076 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 JXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,076 miles

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

rear tyres mishaped

Fail 20 Mar 2019 86,061 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyres mishaped

Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,790 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyres stepped on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,092 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 75,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 66,072 miles

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

rear seat belt buckle damaged but still operating correctly

Fail 10 Mar 2016 66,072 miles

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

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

rear seat belt buckle damaged but still operating correctly

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 59,111 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,374 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 48,374 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,081 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 38,966 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,822 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 12,975 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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WK08 JXH is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WK08 JXH, 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 WK08 JXH registered?

WK08 JXH is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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