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BJ08 NDV

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,184 mi
Last recorded128,184 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 NDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 128,184 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 121,812 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 113,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 99,300 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 99,300 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 93,264 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 81,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 72,504 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 60,227 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 60,227 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 45,345 miles

both front headlight beam patterns poor

Fail 17 May 2016 45,345 miles

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

both front headlight beam patterns poor

Pass 20 May 2015 35,226 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 35,226 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 28,734 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 21,642 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 16,433 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 13,559 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 NDV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NDV, 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 NDV registered?

BJ08 NDV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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