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BD08 LRA

2008 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,827 mi
Last recorded68,827 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 LRA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 68,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 68,827 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 49,239 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 42,172 miles

Central Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 35,304 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 26,414 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 26,414 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 24,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,376 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)

Pass 30 May 2012 15,293 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 12,078 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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BD08 LRA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BD08 LRA, 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 LRA registered?

BD08 LRA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is BD08 LRA safe to buy?

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