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BG08 JYK

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,635 mi
Last recorded173,635 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 JYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2017 173,635 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 149,939 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 146,656 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 146,656 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 128,944 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 116,887 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 108,751 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 108,751 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 101,516 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 93,193 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 93,193 miles

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.

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 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.

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What year was BG08 JYK registered?

BG08 JYK is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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