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BJ08 FBB

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,529 mi
Last recorded127,529 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 FBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 127,529 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 127,529 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 106,318 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 100,331 miles

Injection warning lamp on.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 100,331 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges.

Injection warning lamp on.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,518 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 93,518 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,598 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,021 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2013 71,285 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 65,189 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 57,335 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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BJ08 FBB is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ08 FBB, 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 BJ08 FBB registered?

BJ08 FBB is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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