MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
advise bonnet release latch broken
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
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
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)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
underbody covers obscuring some underside components
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
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake noise from nearside rear
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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WU08 LLW is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 May 2008.
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