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BL57 OFN

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,453 mi
Last recorded130,453 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 OFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 130,453 miles

front and rear discs heavy rusty and lipped, surface corrosion 15%

o/s/f tyre's low on tread 2-3mm

Pass 8 Jan 2025 122,314 miles

n/s/f tyre's getting low on tread 2-3mm

Fail 8 Jan 2025 122,314 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 6 watt halogen bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre's getting low on tread 2-3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2024 116,410 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 116,410 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 108,486 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning replaced bulb 5 watt (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 101,004 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 91,860 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,017 miles

n/s/f tyre's outer edge getting low 2mm

o/s/f tyre's on limit outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2019 80,499 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 80,499 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working replaced 6 watt halogen bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 73,034 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

o/s/r indicator starting to show white light

Fail 13 Jan 2018 73,032 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 72,986 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 64,949 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 57,559 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,024 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 41,677 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 34,584 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 34,584 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,075 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 17,992 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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BL57 OFN is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL57 OFN, 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 BL57 OFN registered?

BL57 OFN is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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