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SE08 BXZ

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

64,844 mi
Last recorded64,844 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 BXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 64,844 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Fail 3 Aug 2026 64,844 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 7 Aug 2025 63,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension pipes corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2025 63,996 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension pipes corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 63,219 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 63,219 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 61,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 60,061 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corrosion on pipes (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 60,061 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corrosion on pipes (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 58,095 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various hydraulic suspension pipes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 58,095 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various hydraulic suspension pipes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 57,154 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 55,227 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

condition of front wiper blades (smearing)

Pass 13 Jul 2018 51,120 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2017 47,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 43,874 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 39,592 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 39,592 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,953 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 30,702 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 30,702 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,381 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,120 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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SE08 BXZ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SE08 BXZ, 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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SE08 BXZ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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