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BD08 GYT

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,785 mi
Last recorded226,785 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 GYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 226,785 miles

all discscorroded

chassis box sections and inner sills corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2025 226,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all discscorroded

chassis box sections and inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 211,167 miles

slight corosion to both inner sills

slight cracking on both front tyres

slight lift on both front ball joints

slight weep on offside front and nearside shocker absorder

Pass 25 Jan 2023 210,593 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

discs corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 210,206 miles

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

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2022 210,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 208,061 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 208,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 190,524 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier slight play on nearside lower ball joint (4.13 (a) (i))

slight play on nearside lower ball joint

Pass 21 Sep 2016 190,360 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 190,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear disc corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 154,049 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 22 Sep 2015 154,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Sep 2014 110,036 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 73,674 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 73,674 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,547 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,000 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,172 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 29,009 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

Fail 5 May 2011 29,009 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres low on tread

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 GYT is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GYT, 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 GYT registered?

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

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