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WV08 BUP

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

272,468 mi
Last recorded272,468 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 BUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 272,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s. & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s. & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s. & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2024 263,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 263,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 248,026 miles

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

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 235,825 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 226,921 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2021 226,919 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 213,027 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 182,874 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf (upper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 167,902 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 155,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 143,284 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 143,282 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 142,880 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal main steering rack shaft (2.3.3b)

NSR stepped tyre worn on edges

OSF tyre has a small cut

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 128,535 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 128,529 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake fouling anti rollbar

nsf tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 109,812 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Mar 2013 96,328 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 80,169 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WV08 BUP is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV08 BUP, 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 WV08 BUP registered?

WV08 BUP is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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