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WP08 NLZ

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

205,055 mi
Last recorded205,055 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 NLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 205,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake has travel but not considered excessive

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2020 197,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 185,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 172,353 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 172,353 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 158,793 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 137,843 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 137,843 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 117,088 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 99,161 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,215 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,624 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 61,633 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,009 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 NLZ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NLZ, 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 NLZ registered?

WP08 NLZ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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