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BV08 WNU

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

175,823 mi
Last recorded175,823 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 WNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 175,823 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 161,724 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/sand o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 161,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/sand o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 149,927 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front tyre as sidewall damage but no cords showing

rear suspension been leaking but no leak at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2017 149,881 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 131,337 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 131,107 miles

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking compensator valve (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 111,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs in poor condition

N/s wing mirror held on with duck tape

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 111,797 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs in poor condition

N/s wing mirror held on with duck tape

N/s/r tyre on legal limit (215/55/16 97w)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/r tyre on 2.0mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 94,783 miles

Front brakes pads low

Unable to check rear seatbelts

Fail 12 Apr 2013 79,369 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,369 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 74,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs lipped on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,167 miles

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

front brake discs lipped on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2011 68,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BV08 WNU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BV08 WNU, 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 BV08 WNU registered?

BV08 WNU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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