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BD58 CLO

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,512 mi
Last recorded106,512 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 CLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 106,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 103,048 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2021 103,044 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2020 97,809 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 97,806 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 97,692 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side front also play detected on ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also damping effect impaired (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge significantly worn, also has cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect not excessive yet , needs attention (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 97,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge significantly worn on inner edge , also has cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sign of leak from cv boot

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 94,275 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 91,116 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 91,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fluid seepage offside front under vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 85,872 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt stork plastic cover missing.

Fail 17 Nov 2016 85,871 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear seatbelt stork plastic cover missing.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,689 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 76,522 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 76,522 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 71,900 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 56,852 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 46,238 miles

susspension reservoir weeping

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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BD58 CLO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BD58 CLO, 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 BD58 CLO registered?

BD58 CLO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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