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BL08 RNN

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,541 mi
Last recorded69,541 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 RNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 69,541 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 69,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,310 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 65,114 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,783 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,853 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 52,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 52,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 45,660 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 38,228 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,744 miles

o/s/f suspension leg weeping /reservoir / pump area

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 RNN is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL08 RNN, 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 RNN is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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