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WKZ 1251

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,484 mi
Last recorded106,484 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKZ 1251
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 106,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 105,348 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 105,348 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 104,227 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 16 Jul 2016 104,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Jul 2015 102,513 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Aug 2014 98,918 miles

bonnet catch stiff to open

Fail 31 Jul 2014 98,918 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

bonnet catch stiff to open

Fail 31 Jul 2013 96,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

Pass 31 Jul 2013 96,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

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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WKZ 1251 is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WKZ 1251, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WKZ 1251 registered?

WKZ 1251 is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is WKZ 1251 safe to buy?

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