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WP08 EKT

2008 Citroen C5

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,697 mi
Last recorded91,697 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 EKT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 91,697 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 79,877 miles

Battery loose but secure

Both rear tyres getting low on 3mm

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 79,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery loose but secure

Both rear tyres getting low on 3mm

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,499 miles

Nearside Front suspension Sligt fluid leakage

Nearside Rear Suspension slight fluid leakage

Pass 22 Oct 2015 43,170 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 38,752 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 32,049 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 25,271 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 17,321 miles

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 EKT is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EKT, 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 EKT registered?

WP08 EKT is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is WP08 EKT safe to buy?

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