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BP08 LVN

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,262 mi
Last recorded129,262 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 LVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 129,262 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 129,252 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 129,095 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2018 114,958 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 21 Oct 2017 104,653 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 94,618 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 94,618 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 93,236 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 88,144 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 74,631 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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 LVN is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

BP08 LVN is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is BP08 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP08 LVN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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