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WR08 EOJ

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,329 mi
Last recorded90,329 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 EOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 90,329 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 90,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 88,402 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 88,402 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 82,484 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Central Rear Upper high level stop lamp disabled

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 82,484 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Central Rear Upper high level stop lamp disabled

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,383 miles

Centre Front Oil leak turbo ()

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb out (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 76,383 miles

Centre Front Oil leak turbo ()

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb out (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 69,837 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb out (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 69,837 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb out (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 58,724 miles

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

o/s front brake sensor wire snapped

Fail 19 May 2014 58,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front brake sensor wire snapped

Pass 23 May 2013 50,726 miles

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 24 May 2012 41,989 miles

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 20 May 2011 33,958 miles

Condition both rear discs on inside

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

Pass 20 May 2011 33,958 miles

Condition both rear discs on inside

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 EOJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 WR08 EOJ, 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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WR08 EOJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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