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BP08 VJV

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

186,299 mi
Last recorded186,299 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 VJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2024 186,299 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 184,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 183,741 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 182,822 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 182,822 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 182,433 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 181,893 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 180,439 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 180,439 miles

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

oil temp 80 lazer checked reading 00.03 percent

Pass 15 Aug 2017 179,024 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 177,174 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 175,848 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 175,848 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 175,302 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 175,038 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 174,541 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 174,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 135,407 miles

engine cannot be accelerated by design , at idle to carry out smoke test .

Fail 15 Jul 2011 135,407 miles

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

engine cannot be accelerated by design , at idle to carry out smoke test .

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 VJV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BP08 VJV, 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 VJV registered?

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

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