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WU58 NXL

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,823 mi
Last recorded97,823 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 NXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 97,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 93,780 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 91,139 miles

Offside Rear Bumper Bracket Broken

Pass 20 Nov 2020 90,780 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 90,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable guide damaged but not affecting the operation of the cable at present but would advise replacement of the cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner side light inop

Nearside Rear advise brake pad wear wire warning loom broken

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable guide damaged but not affecting the operation of the cable at present but would advise cable replacement (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 89,148 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 81,441 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 81,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 74,304 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Oct 2015 69,197 miles

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

tread low on n/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2015 69,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

tread low on n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2014 65,291 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 60,384 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 60,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tread low on o/s/f tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2013 60,063 miles

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

Near side rear tyre cracking

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flex deteriorated

off side rear outer sill jacking point damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,856 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 48,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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WU58 NXL is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WU58 NXL, 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

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What year was WU58 NXL registered?

WU58 NXL is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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