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WR08 DHO

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,358 mi
Last recorded44,358 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 DHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 44,358 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 44,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 44,299 miles

Central Rear Suspension component leaking rubber hose (5.3.5 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 44,103 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023 44,103 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 43,241 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 43,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 42,628 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 41,507 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 39,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 36,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 36,712 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 33,259 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 30,442 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,649 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,221 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 19,676 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,695 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 13,202 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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WR08 DHO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR08 DHO, 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 WR08 DHO registered?

WR08 DHO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is WR08 DHO safe to buy?

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