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WU08 LLW

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,045 mi
Last recorded135,045 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 LLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 135,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

tested in wet condition

Fail 27 Nov 2021 135,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

tested in wet condition

Pass 25 Nov 2020 131,472 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f under/upper covers fitted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 129,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 127,070 miles

advise bonnet release latch broken

Fail 14 Dec 2018 127,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking fluid return pipe holed and leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour shows white light to the rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated brake pad wiring loom broken (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

advise bonnet release latch broken

Pass 27 Nov 2017 123,050 miles

Central stop lamp incomplete

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on edges.2mm at centre and valve stem perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension leg has a misting of oil

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and wearing outer

Offside Front suspension leg has a misting of oil

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge,2.6mm at centre

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

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

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 24 Nov 2017 123,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 119,324 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 113,953 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underbody covers obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2015 113,953 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

underbody covers obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 107,643 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 107,643 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 99,979 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 99,979 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,461 miles

brake noise from nearside rear

Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,669 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 37,747 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,484 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 41 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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WU08 LLW is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LLW, 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 LLW registered?

WU08 LLW is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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