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SB08 BHO

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,065 mi
Last recorded165,065 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 BHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 165,065 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 164,465 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 147,697 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 106,411 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 97,110 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 80,779 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,378 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 60,378 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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SB08 BHO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB08 BHO, 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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SB08 BHO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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