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BD08 EDF

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,247 mi
Last recorded93,247 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 EDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 93,247 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 84,118 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 84,005 miles

both front tyres wearing low and close to legal limit

n/s outer cv boot slightly loose on the joint end

Fail 24 Oct 2017 84,005 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both front tyres wearing low and close to legal limit

n/s outer cv boot slightly loose on the joint end

Pass 5 Nov 2016 83,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bad gas leak from injector area

Fail 5 Nov 2016 83,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

bad gas leak from injector area

Pass 31 Oct 2015 77,866 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted hiding some components

Pass 20 Sep 2014 72,078 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 63,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres centre tread raised look low and rubber cracking in tread

Fail 28 May 2013 63,481 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air leak on engine may be injector seal?

both rear tyres centre tread raised look low and rubber cracking in tread

Fail 20 Apr 2012 54,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,639 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,832 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 40,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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BD08 EDF is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EDF, 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 BD08 EDF registered?

BD08 EDF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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