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WL57 HSG

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,043 mi
Last recorded89,043 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 HSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 89,043 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 81,904 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 74,472 miles

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

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

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension flexy pipe to axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 65,861 miles

Front undertray loose

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 57,766 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,128 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 52,525 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 52,525 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 49,934 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 47,488 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,258 miles

both front tyres wearing low

diesel smell in engine compartment----no leaks found

Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,837 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 24,606 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

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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WL57 HSG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc 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 WL57 HSG, 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 WL57 HSG registered?

WL57 HSG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is WL57 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL57 HSG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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