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BG08 JXE

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

140,080 mi
Last recorded140,080 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 JXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 140,080 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 140,065 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 139,062 miles

Advise EML light on

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jul 2020 139,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Advise EML light on

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 138,232 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 134,946 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 134,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 131,251 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 131,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 126,932 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 121,487 miles

Advise child seats fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 121,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255517 ply cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Advise child seats fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 111,030 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 111,030 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 99,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2012 88,879 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 88,878 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 76,884 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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BG08 JXE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 BG08 JXE, 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 BG08 JXE registered?

BG08 JXE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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