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BJ58 EJA

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,064 mi
Last recorded122,064 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 EJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 122,064 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 111,414 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 106,134 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 106,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 96,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 96,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 93,246 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 83,645 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 75,019 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 69,515 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 69,515 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 63,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 63,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,764 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 53,305 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 48,448 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 43,586 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 41,331 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,917 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,425 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 30,003 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 30,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

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

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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BJ58 EJA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BJ58 EJA, 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 BJ58 EJA registered?

BJ58 EJA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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