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WM08 NNG

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,191 mi
Last recorded124,191 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 NNG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 124,191 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside + worn on outer egdes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet latch damaged

engine cover and undertray fitted

fuel tank has mist of fluid

Pass 7 Jun 2018 116,011 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2018 182,225 miles

Fluid suspension unit covered in oil but no leak detected at the time of the test (offside hose engine bay)

Heavy oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2018 182,225 miles

Fluid suspension unit covered in oil but no leak detected at the time of the test (offside hose engine bay)

Heavy oil leak

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 99,448 miles

Fluid suspension unit covered in oil but no leak detected at the time of the test (offside hose engine bay)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 99,420 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fluid suspension unit covered in oil but no leak detected at the time of the test

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 159,633 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking serious leak, contaminating front suspension units and brakes (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item removed (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to fully inspect offside front suspension units and brakes due to fluid leak

Pass 20 Feb 2016 129,743 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 128,459 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,214 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2013 54,595 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,231 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,811 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 29,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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WM08 NNG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WM08 NNG, 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 WM08 NNG registered?

WM08 NNG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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