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BJ58 OBE

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

212,481 mi
Last recorded212,481 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 212,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 202,124 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 182,299 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 164,127 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 141,488 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 123,229 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 101,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 101,027 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 81,267 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s rear tyre outer wall damaged

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 OBE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OBE, 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 OBE registered?

BJ58 OBE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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