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SH08 BPE

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,701 mi
Last recorded126,701 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 BPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 126,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 121,671 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 119,050 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 117,532 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 117,532 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 114,291 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 114,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 108,680 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 108,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 103,620 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wear

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 103,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wear

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,622 miles

Oil leak ()

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

both rear tyres slight outer edge wear

suspension unit has a slight misting of oil

Pass 29 Apr 2016 92,568 miles

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Slight pitting (3.5.1n)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 92,568 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Slight pitting (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 May 2015 84,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both handbrake outer cables slight splitting

nearside rear suspension unit has a light misting of oil

Fail 1 May 2015 84,742 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both handbrake outer cables slight splitting

nearside rear suspension unit has a light misting of oil

Pass 20 May 2014 71,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 71,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slight smearing

Pass 15 May 2013 57,405 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both handbrake outer cables split

nearside rear tyre slight outer edge wear

Fail 23 May 2012 45,751 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 45,751 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 34,741 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,494 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 34,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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SH08 BPE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SH08 BPE, 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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SH08 BPE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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