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BL08 LLC

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,425 mi
Last recorded178,425 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 LLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 178,425 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 168,047 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 168,047 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 157,440 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 146,892 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 135,536 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 135,536 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 123,856 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 123,856 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 111,370 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 111,360 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 98,973 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 98,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 88,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 88,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 75,353 miles

o/s and n/s front struts weeping

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 LLC is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LLC, 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 BL08 LLC registered?

BL08 LLC is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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