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BJ58 EJC

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,014 mi
Last recorded102,014 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2022 102,014 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 94,729 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Aug 2021 94,729 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 89,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Aug 2020 89,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Aug 2019 82,661 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front slight oil leak showing on rear of front subframe

Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,546 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 64,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit nail in tread and damaged (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,124 miles

steering rack leaking,ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL WHEN TESTED,ADVISE REPAIR ASAP

Fail 23 Aug 2016 57,124 miles

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

check tracking

extensive oil leak,suspect power steering further investigation advised

n/s/f tyre ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL 225/55/17w

Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,046 miles

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

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

Front tyre's are wearing on the inner edges

may require tracking

Pass 12 Sep 2014 43,104 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 43,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 37,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 32,500 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,956 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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BJ58 EJC is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ58 EJC, 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 EJC registered?

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

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