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C5 BSW

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,122 mi
Last recorded113,122 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 BSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 113,122 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 104,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 104,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension component leaking shock absorber area (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 94,446 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 94,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer hub bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer hub bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 83,157 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 71,279 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 57,707 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 57,707 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 45,125 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 38,915 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 38,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 36,360 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 32,027 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 31,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad worn to metal (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 27,710 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 22,657 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 22,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,125 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 11,975 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 May 2012 11,528 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 10,362 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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C5 BSW is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C5 BSW, 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 C5 BSW registered?

C5 BSW is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is C5 BSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 BSW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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