MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,635 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
O/s/f day running light inop
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
O/s/f day running light inop
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
O/s/f day running light inop
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BG08 JYK is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BG08 JYK, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BG08 JYK?
You can check the full history of BG08 JYK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BG08 JYK registered?
BG08 JYK is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.
Is BG08 JYK safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG08 JYK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BG08 JYK have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG08 JYK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.