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WR08 WBN

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,872 mi
Last recorded67,872 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 WBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 67,872 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 56,751 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 55,495 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 54,571 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 47,627 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 47,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 47,148 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 46,868 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 46,078 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a very deep cut in the tread ,CORDS ALMOST EXPOSED

Pass 16 May 2018 44,706 miles

Offside Rear tyre has stepped wear in tread

Pass 17 May 2017 42,945 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm nsr (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2016 37,887 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 May 2015 32,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2015 32,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 25,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 15,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 13,279 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 10,917 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 WBN is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WR08 WBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR08 WBN?

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What year was WR08 WBN registered?

WR08 WBN is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is WR08 WBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 WBN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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