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BG58 YSZ

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,270 mi
Last recorded129,270 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 YSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2023 129,270 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 123,649 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 119,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 131,411 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 108,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 99,859 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 94,998 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 88,699 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 82,466 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 75,325 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged (no ply/cords exposed)

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight misting of fluid around nearside and offside front suspension arms. we advise attention A.S.A.P

Pass 13 Dec 2013 68,691 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,879 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 48,601 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 48,081 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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BG58 YSZ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSZ, 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 YSZ registered?

BG58 YSZ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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