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AP08 BOF

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,011 mi
Last recorded92,011 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 92,011 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 92,003 miles

Power steering component leaking pipes into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 91,119 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 84,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder and has cracks on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 84,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder and has cracks on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 74,143 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded on both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 73,435 miles

Both front tyres started to perish/crack

Pass 19 May 2018 70,625 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 65,511 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,373 miles

Brake discs corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,042 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 60,889 miles

N/s/r inner side light not working

Rear tyres getting low and going out of shape

Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,870 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 58,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres 2mm

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,979 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,131 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 43,131 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,538 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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AP08 BOF is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP08 BOF, 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 AP08 BOF registered?

AP08 BOF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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