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BF58 HHJ

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,510 mi
Last recorded71,510 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 HHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,510 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 71,510 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 59,253 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,854 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 46,853 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 44,466 miles

Central Rear brake light out

Fail 25 Sep 2017 44,466 miles

Central Rear brake light out

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 39,473 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 39,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 33,990 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 33,990 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 29,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre high level brake light not illuminating

Pass 3 Sep 2014 29,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre high level brake light not illuminating

Pass 4 Sep 2013 25,200 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,455 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 19,455 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 14,624 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 14,624 miles

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

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

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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BF58 HHJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BF58 HHJ, 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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BF58 HHJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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