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BL57 WPU

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,229 mi
Last recorded128,229 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 WPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 128,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 128,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 123,996 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 123,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 118,548 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 112,904 miles

-2600 overdue service warning displaying on dash.

Engine makes noise on attempt 1 to start every time but starts on attempt 2.

Engine undertrays all not full in place but secure.

Pass 9 Feb 2021 107,674 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 105,581 miles

Engine under trays fitted restricting the view

both rear discs are slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 101,398 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 101,398 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 96,727 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 90,578 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 31 Jan 2017 90,578 miles

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2016 84,570 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 84,552 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 80,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front fluid suspension unit damp

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 77,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2012 64,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2012 64,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,028 miles

plastic sill and under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,366 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 WPU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL57 WPU, 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 WPU registered?

BL57 WPU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is BL57 WPU safe to buy?

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