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WL08 BPU

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

194,668 mi
Last recorded194,668 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 BPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 194,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 194,668 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 187,498 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 172,399 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 155,106 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 134,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 112,661 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 10 Jun 2016 87,582 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 61,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,273 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 42,145 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 32,262 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,495 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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WL08 BPU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WL08 BPU, 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 WL08 BPU registered?

WL08 BPU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is WL08 BPU safe to buy?

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