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WLZ 6166

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,346 mi
Last recorded212,346 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLZ 6166
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 212,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge- VERY LOW! (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 212,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge- VERY LOW! (5.2.3 (e))

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 14 Sep 2018 202,301 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 181,509 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 181,509 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 162,934 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2015 143,775 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 143,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 118,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn down to 3 mm

sideskirts fitted preventing full inspection of outer sill panels

Pass 16 Sep 2014 118,503 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn down to 3 mm

sideskirts fitted preventing full inspection of outer sill panels

Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,402 miles

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

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 23 Sep 2013 86,402 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,695 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,372 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 44,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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WLZ 6166 is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WLZ 6166, 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 WLZ 6166 registered?

WLZ 6166 is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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