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BP08 WGW

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

262,706 mi
Last recorded262,706 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 WGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 262,706 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

damage to front bumper

engine diag light on

engine oil level slightly high

offside front daytime running light innop

offside rear light slightly dim

rear discs heavily lipped appear very thin

slight interferance offside rear light

Fail 12 May 2015 262,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

damage to front bumper

engine diag light on

engine oil level slightly high

offside front daytime running light innop

offside rear light slightly dim

rear discs heavily lipped appear very thin

slight interferance offside rear light

Fail 27 Apr 2015 262,658 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 216,855 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 215,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 169,222 miles

nearside headlight damaged

Pass 28 May 2012 133,221 miles

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

nsf headlight cracked

osf tyre low on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 128,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 128,968 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2011 89,608 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 40,928 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 40,928 miles

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

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 WGW is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WGW, 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 WGW is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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