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BG58 SHV

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,260 mi
Last recorded163,260 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 SHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 163,260 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 163,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2016 139,785 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both links (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front CV boot slight movement on clip

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

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 113,321 miles

ADVISE REPLACE OFFSIDE FRONT POSITION LAMP BULB DUE TO POOR CONNECTION AS BULB MY SOON FAIL

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside windscreen wiper not clearing view sufficiently but offside wiper clears a large enough area for driver's view to front

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some bodywork

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TYRE SIZE: front: 225/55R17Y rear: 225/50R17V

Pass 6 May 2015 113,321 miles

ADVISE REPLACE OFFSIDE FRONT POSITION LAMP BULB DUE TO POOR CONNECTION AS BULB MY SOON FAIL

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside windscreen wiper not clearing view sufficiently but offside wiper clears a large enough area for driver's view to front

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

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some bodywork

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TYRE SIZE: front: 225/55R17Y rear: 225/50R17V

Pass 6 May 2014 89,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 66,852 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 39,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 May 2012 39,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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BG58 SHV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG58 SHV, 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 BG58 SHV registered?

BG58 SHV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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