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BP08 VKA

2008 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,183 mi
Last recorded109,183 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 VKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 109,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 102,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 98,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Towards wheel - chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 85,256 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 85,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 78,230 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 78,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2020 69,623 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated release handle cable broken (3.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 65,947 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 57,928 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 49,595 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 45,567 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 42,246 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 38,097 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 38,032 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 35,213 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 34,742 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,392 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 52,088 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 52,088 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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 VKA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VKA, 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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BP08 VKA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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