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BP08 JCY

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,662 mi
Last recorded188,662 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 JCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 188,662 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 182,311 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 182,311 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 177,149 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 171,776 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 162,747 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 130,540 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 130,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BP08 JCY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BP08 JCY, 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 BP08 JCY registered?

BP08 JCY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is BP08 JCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP08 JCY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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