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A4 BTR

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,830 mi
Last recorded80,830 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 BTR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 80,830 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 80,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 80,563 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 80,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 79,576 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,500 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,804 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes going into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight freeplay in droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight freeplay in droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 72,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight freeplay in droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight freeplay in droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 68,383 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly not split

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly not split

Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,543 miles

Under trays obscuring some components

Fail 3 Jun 2016 63,543 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2015 51,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 44,666 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 36,340 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 31,996 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 25,322 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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A4 BTR is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 A4 BTR, 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 A4 BTR registered?

A4 BTR is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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