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WU58 UCX

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,101 mi
Last recorded137,101 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 UCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 137,101 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 137,101 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 135,043 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 125,518 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 119,848 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 119,848 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating in boot lid (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 106,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 106,420 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 63,457 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 63,158 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,822 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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WU58 UCX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCX, 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 UCX registered?

WU58 UCX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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