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SK08 BPO

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,972 mi
Last recorded131,972 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 BPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 131,972 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 131,972 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 123,052 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 115,661 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 115,661 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 110,364 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 110,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 101,197 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 86,515 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,442 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 85,285 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,701 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2 mm (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 75,497 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working Wing mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2 mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,253 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,462 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,692 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 60,692 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,047 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,347 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,530 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 49,530 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,220 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTY

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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SK08 BPO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 SK08 BPO, 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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SK08 BPO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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