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BU08 DXG

2008 Citroen C5

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,275 mi
Last recorded102,275 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 DXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 102,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 102,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 94,435 miles

PARKBRAKE ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM EFFICIENCY

Pass 14 Nov 2016 83,811 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 80,884 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 73,669 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 66,173 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES SPLIT/WORN

FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND CORRODED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 59,403 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 50,063 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front wiperblades starting to smear.

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged[cut],but not down to inner cords.

Pass 25 May 2011 40,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

advise front tyres require replacement asap.

both front wiperblades starting to smear.

front brake pad warning wires disconnected

slight damage on nearside front tyre outer wall

slight damage on offside rear tyre outer wall

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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BU08 DXG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in White with a 2,720cc 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 BU08 DXG, 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 BU08 DXG registered?

BU08 DXG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is BU08 DXG safe to buy?

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