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A12 BXD

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,276 mi
Last recorded121,276 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 121,276 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 112,897 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 111,604 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 111,598 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 110,555 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 110,526 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 106,613 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Mar 2018 102,567 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 102,179 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 102,177 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 77,971 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 77,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and out of shape (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 55,524 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,001 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,889 miles

Front brake pads 60-70% worn

Fail 22 Aug 2013 40,889 miles

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

Front brake pads 60-70% worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,927 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres 3 to 4mm

front disc scored and pitted on inner

Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,035 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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A12 BXD is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A12 BXD, 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 A12 BXD registered?

A12 BXD is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is A12 BXD safe to buy?

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