MOT Status
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114,956 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
OIL LEAKING /ENGINE/
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Coolant level Low.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
OIL LEAKING /ENGINE/
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Both front hub areas & underside of engine bay, covered in mixture of grease & oil. Requires cleaning. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. Requires cleaning, re-greasing & securing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. Requires cleaning, re-greasing & securing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Both front hub areas & underside of engine bay, covered in mixture of grease & oil. Requires cleaning. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake lever has no reserve travel. requires adjustment. (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Boot Lid position lamp not working. (non-obligatory)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Windscreen washer not working Washer pump not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Boot Lid position lamp not working. (non-obligatory)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Nearside Front parking brake efficiency low
Nearside Rear tyre bald outer edge
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear suspension unit has a slight seepage of fluid
handbrake efficiency below requirement
Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear suspension unit has a slight seepage of fluid
handbrake efficiency below requirement
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre warn outter edge
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight leak o/s/r suspension unit
undertray broken
zero emissions test result
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight leak o/s/r suspension unit
undertray broken
zero emissions test result
FRONT DISC SLIGHT LIP
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE
UNDER TRAY INSECURE
FRONT DISC SLIGHT LIP
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE
UNDER TRAY INSECURE
N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
FRONT DISC SLIGHT WEAR
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR PADS W/LOW
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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BD08 EBL is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 BD08 EBL, 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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BD08 EBL is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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