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WK58 VNH

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,406 mi
Last recorded96,406 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK58 VNH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2020 96,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation going into the brake caliper (1.1.15 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 92,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension swivel bearing

Offside Front Lower suspension swivel bearing rough

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 87,068 miles

Offside Front suspension leg oily

Fail 2 Nov 2018 87,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension leg oily

Pass 25 Oct 2017 79,977 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 79,977 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 72,003 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 72,003 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,442 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 64,442 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,107 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,275 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 46,005 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,200 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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WK58 VNH is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WK58 VNH, 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 WK58 VNH registered?

WK58 VNH is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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