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BL08 FYZ

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,220 mi
Last recorded168,220 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 FYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 168,220 miles

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

both rear parking brake cables slightly damaged

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 159,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

tested in wet

undercover fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2018 143,034 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2017 129,232 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Feb 2017 129,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint hub (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2016 115,125 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2015 97,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 85,990 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 72,446 miles

Lip/ corrosion on brake discs all round

Small chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Feb 2013 72,446 miles

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

Lip/ corrosion on brake discs all round

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,530 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 63,517 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,656 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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BL08 FYZ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL08 FYZ, 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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BL08 FYZ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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