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BW57 BYO

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,698 mi
Last recorded73,698 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 BYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 73,698 miles

Engine oil leaks

Slight dampness on both front suspension struts

Underfloor covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2019 69,072 miles

Engine oil leak

Slight dampness on o/side front and both rear suspension units

Underfloor covers fitted preventing inspection of some teatable items

Pass 18 Dec 2018 63,452 miles

Nearside Rear suspension unit slightly leaking

Offside Front slight leak from suspension unit

Offside Rear suspension unit slightly leaking

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 63,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure bracket broken, handbrake cable fouling on inner tyre sidewall (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear suspension unit slightly leaking

Offside Front slight leak from suspension unit

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

Offside Rear suspension unit slightly leaking

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 57,977 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Both suspension struts leaking

Front Wear lip on brake discs

Nearside Front Wheel catches park brake cable

Under trays fitted, restricting inspection of some testable components

Pass 15 Dec 2016 53,775 miles

Front Struts weeping

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 7 Dec 2015 48,621 miles

Engine oil leak

Engine under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Front Registration plate started to deteriorate

Front Slight misting around suspension struts

Fail 7 Dec 2015 48,621 miles

Engine oil leak

Engine under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Front Registration plate started to deteriorate

Front Slight misting around suspension struts

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 43,705 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2014 43,705 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,049 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 36,299 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 28,572 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 22,166 miles

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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BW57 BYO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BW57 BYO, 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 BW57 BYO registered?

BW57 BYO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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