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BD58 LYX

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,803 mi
Last recorded182,803 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 182,803 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 182,800 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 181,679 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 174,490 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Nov 2019 174,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 167,716 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 167,716 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 160,164 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 160,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 151,904 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 150,457 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 140,231 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2013 128,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 112,273 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 102,811 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r inner side light not working

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 LYX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LYX, 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 LYX registered?

BD58 LYX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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