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BJ08 YYD

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,451 mi
Last recorded97,451 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 97,451 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 91,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 91,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 81,139 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,147 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 75,147 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,166 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 56,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 May 2012 48,923 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 25,188 miles

brake pedal rubber missing anti slip on pedal

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 YYD is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYD, 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 YYD registered?

BJ08 YYD is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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