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BF58 YWM

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,995 mi
Last recorded176,995 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 YWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 176,995 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 172,851 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 172,850 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 169,854 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 163,313 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 156,827 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 156,827 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 149,671 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 144,453 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 136,899 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 129,055 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 123,125 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 115,641 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 106,079 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,485 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 82,797 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 82,797 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,020 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 69,018 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YWM is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BF58 YWM, 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 BF58 YWM registered?

BF58 YWM is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is BF58 YWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 YWM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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