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WL08 GVN

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,511 mi
Last recorded96,511 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 GVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 96,511 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 96,511 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 81,662 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 74,306 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 64,184 miles

emissions tester couldn't pick up a reading

Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,534 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,903 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 41,903 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 31,338 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 31,142 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 26,395 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,006 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f inner sterring joint slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,533 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 GVN is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GVN, 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 GVN registered?

WL08 GVN is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is WL08 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL08 GVN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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