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WU58 UEB

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,853 mi
Last recorded125,853 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 UEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2024 125,853 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking on to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 121,452 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 121,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn turning bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 116,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 112,069 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 109,077 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 106,709 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 106,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 104,443 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

offside front tyre tread worn low on edges

rear number plate

Fail 5 Feb 2018 104,443 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

offside front tyre tread worn low on edges

rear number plate

Pass 10 Jan 2017 100,393 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front pads and discs worn close to limit

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Jan 2016 93,800 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 91,360 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 91,360 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 83,307 miles

Nearside inner rear side light inop

Fail 17 Oct 2013 83,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside inner rear side light inop

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 73,122 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,623 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 UEB is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UEB, 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 WU58 UEB registered?

WU58 UEB is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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