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WV08 BVX

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

200,581 mi
Last recorded200,581 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 BVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 200,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 110,620 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 91,223 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,065 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,071 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 81,760 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 79,690 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 69,833 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 69,833 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 56,757 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2011 42,843 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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WV08 BVX 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 90.9%.

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 WV08 BVX, 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 WV08 BVX registered?

WV08 BVX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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