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BJ58 ESU

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,173 mi
Last recorded118,173 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 ESU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 118,173 miles

front pads low - f discs worn - oil leak - o/s cv gaiter leaking slightly.

Pass 22 Oct 2018 98,492 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 98,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,334 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 88,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,192 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 71,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,320 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,245 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 40,145 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 40,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,397 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ESU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ESU, 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 ESU registered?

BJ58 ESU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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