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BJ58 TXV

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,483 mi
Last recorded221,483 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 TXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 221,483 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 221,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 214,849 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 206,579 miles

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

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

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 26 Apr 2023 197,126 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 185,842 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 185,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush in upright (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 179,418 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 170,628 miles

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

n/s washer jet not working

Fail 11 Jun 2020 170,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

n/s washer jet not working

Pass 16 May 2019 161,904 miles

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

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

coolant below minimum

washer pipe damaged

Fail 14 May 2019 161,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

coolant below minimum

smoke levels to clean to test

washer pipe damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2018 158,280 miles

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

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

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

steering stiff in operation

Fail 5 Jun 2018 158,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

steering stiff in operation

Pass 7 Jun 2017 153,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 148,020 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 148,018 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking pinion valve seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 112,845 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 112,845 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 77,933 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 77,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,990 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 35,552 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 31,020 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 TXV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXV, 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 TXV registered?

BJ58 TXV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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