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BL08 ZRF

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,755 mi
Last recorded152,755 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 ZRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 152,755 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 152,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 152,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking suspension leg (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn badly inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

rear number plate detiorated

Pass 6 Mar 2018 122,953 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 116,566 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion on rear suspension control valve

undertrays fitted unable to fully check underside.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 106,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 95,921 miles

Nearside and offside front dampers have a slight misting of oil

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 83,937 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 69,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,913 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,638 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 56,759 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 ZRF is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZRF, 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 ZRF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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