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BG58 SMV

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,361 mi
Last recorded86,361 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 SMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 86,361 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 78,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front mirror head insecure ,none obligatory side.

Fail 2 Dec 2019 78,763 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door mirror is insecure. none obligatory.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 73,723 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted covering some items

Fail 5 Dec 2018 73,723 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under shields fitted covering some items

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 67,596 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 60,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in sidewall ,no cords exposed.

Fail 12 Dec 2016 60,214 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in sidewall ,no cords exposed.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 53,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

large underbonnet covers fitted & large undertrays fitted restricting visibility

Fail 7 Dec 2015 53,857 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

large underbonnet covers fitted & large undertrays fitted restricting visibility

Pass 9 Dec 2014 46,529 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight play in n/s track rod

Pass 13 Dec 2013 39,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 32,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front, nearside front, offside rear, nearside rear tyres, all have uneven treadwear

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2011 26,952 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2011 26,952 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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BG58 SMV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

BG58 SMV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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