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GD08 BZU

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,432 mi
Last recorded123,432 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 BZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2020 123,432 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2019 106,075 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 97,797 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2018 97,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 89,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 89,446 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 68,607 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 63,831 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,165 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,060 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Jun 2012 51,223 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,915 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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GD08 BZU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BZU, 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 BZU registered?

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

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