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WP08 DVW

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,739 mi
Last recorded124,739 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 DVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 124,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2.19 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 124,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2.19 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 116,374 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 116,374 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 115,615 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 115,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 110,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 102,586 miles

Front Both inner wheel arch liners adrift

Rear Both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2016 91,706 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2016 91,706 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,079 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,414 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,652 miles

Front Wipers Poor

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,770 miles

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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WP08 DVW 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 73.3%.

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 WP08 DVW, 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 WP08 DVW registered?

WP08 DVW is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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