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H14 BJL

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,957 mi
Last recorded94,957 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 BJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 94,957 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 94,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,208 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Handbrake cable slightly insecure where they meet rear calipers

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 79,073 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 79,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,384 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 58,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,608 miles

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,077 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 23,478 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.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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H14 BJL is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H14 BJL, 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 H14 BJL registered?

H14 BJL is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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