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BT08 OMD

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,574 mi
Last recorded91,574 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 OMD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 91,574 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 86,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 85,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 85,895 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,354 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 84,891 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 14 May 2019 83,916 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 82,133 miles

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

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2018 82,133 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 78,707 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 18 Dec 2015 78,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 16 Jun 2015 76,032 miles

Offside Upper Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 65,385 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 55,917 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 41,128 miles

osr tyre tread starting to lift

Pass 18 May 2011 25,680 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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BT08 OMD is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BT08 OMD, 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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BT08 OMD is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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