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WL08 OGK

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,514 mi
Last recorded126,514 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 OGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 126,514 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 126,513 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side FRONT OPERATING HANDBRAKE - MAJOR IMBALANCE (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 113,893 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 113,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine has slight oil leak

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

Turbo intercooler pipe insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2016 97,343 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

LARGE OIL LEAK OF AN UNKNOWN SOURCE

NSF & OSF SUSPENSION STRUTS HAVE A SLIGHT MIST OF OIL AT HIGEST LEVEL

Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,207 miles

Nearside Front tyre approx. 2.5mm at lowest point

o/s/f tyre approx. 2mm at lowest point

Fail 22 Sep 2015 84,207 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre approx. 2.5mm at lowest point

o/s/f tyre approx. 2mm at lowest point

Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 65,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 65,604 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 51,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emission reading,manual pass

Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,757 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 OGK is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WL08 OGK, 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 OGK registered?

WL08 OGK is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 August 2008.

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