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BW57 BYP

2008 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,759 mi
Last recorded76,759 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 BYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 76,759 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 73,923 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 72,243 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 70,901 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 70,899 miles

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve leaking (1.1.5 (c))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 68,284 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 66,045 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jan 2021 66,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking fluid leaking from component (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 64,407 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component One of the pipes has a small leak of fluid to the pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 64,405 miles

Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning No front side lights working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component One of the pipes has a small leak of fluid to the pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 60,566 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 55,501 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 55,501 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,389 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,999 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,021 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,659 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 25,603 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 19,796 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 14,443 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 BYP is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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