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WU08 LLA

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,014 mi
Last recorded80,014 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 LLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 80,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3m (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front tyre over 10 years old

slight play to steering system

Fail 25 Nov 2022 79,962 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3m (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front tyre over 10 years old

slight play to steering system

Pass 19 Nov 2021 77,088 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 77,067 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 73,552 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 62,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot perished

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to strut (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer c.v boot perished

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to strut (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Pass 24 May 2018 56,590 miles

2x fixings missing on lower undertray

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

Nearside Outer c.v boot slightly perished

Offside Outer c.v boot slightly perished

slight misting of oil on front suspension hoses to struts on n/s and o/s

Fail 23 May 2018 56,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

2x fixings missing on lower undertray

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

Nearside Outer c.v boot slightly perished

Offside Outer c.v boot slightly perished

slight misting of oil on front suspension hoses to struts on n/s and o/s

Pass 24 May 2017 50,006 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 49,993 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 45,821 miles

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

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

slight misting on front suspension hose to struts on n/s and o/s

Pass 22 May 2015 42,781 miles

front discs pitted on inner surface

slight misting of oil on n/s and o/s front suspension hoses on struts

Pass 16 May 2014 39,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2013 36,731 miles

slight weep from n/s and o/s suspension hoses

Pass 8 May 2012 31,157 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn bald on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2011 25,518 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 25,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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WU08 LLA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WU08 LLA, 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 WU08 LLA registered?

WU08 LLA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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