CarVerify

Free Car Check

GD08 BZB

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,668 mi
Last recorded102,668 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 BZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 102,668 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 102,668 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 94,364 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,215 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 88,342 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 84,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 80,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 76,397 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 73,555 miles

Both rear tyres worn to inner edge..

Front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated,,

Pass 9 Dec 2016 69,130 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

secondry bonnet catch stiff

Pass 29 Dec 2015 63,263 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,868 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 61,868 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,627 miles

both front suspension units a little dampness

Pass 18 Jun 2013 47,142 miles

front discs worn and rusted

rear tyres getting low on tread in general

Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,034 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 30,023 miles

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

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GD08 BZB is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GD08 BZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GD08 BZB?

You can check the full history of GD08 BZB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GD08 BZB registered?

GD08 BZB is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GD08 BZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD08 BZB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GD08 BZB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GD08 BZB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.