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WM08 UYG

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,807 mi
Last recorded109,807 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 UYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 109,807 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 96,647 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 96,647 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 85,654 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 72,299 miles

both front tyres close to marker bars

front number plate requires changing

Fail 1 Sep 2011 72,299 miles

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

Front no plate requires replacing

Front tyres close to marker bars

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 UYG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WM08 UYG?

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What year was WM08 UYG registered?

WM08 UYG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 August 2008.

Is WM08 UYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM08 UYG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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