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GD08 BZT

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,974 mi
Last recorded207,974 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 BZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 207,974 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 119,679 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 101,532 miles

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

full undertrays

n/s mirror repaired

n/s washer weak

o/s & n/s front outer cv gators insecure,outer clips weak

parking brake shows minimal effort

Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,878 miles

injector/s chuffing

Fail 29 Jun 2018 89,878 miles

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

centre exhaust shield insecure

injector/s chuffing

o/s/ f fog light not working

Pass 11 Jul 2017 79,402 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 79,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,305 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,752 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 60,686 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 79,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2014 79,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,910 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,106 miles

osf window inop

Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,744 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 32,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GD08 BZT is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GD08 BZT, 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 GD08 BZT registered?

GD08 BZT is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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The MOT history for GD08 BZT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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