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BJ58 YEE

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,162 mi
Last recorded100,162 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 YEE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,162 miles

Central Rear suspension component damp

Offside Front suspension unit damp

handbrake cable fixing loose in caliper both sides

Fail 27 Mar 2018 100,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake cable fixing loose in caliper both sides

Central Rear suspension component damp

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension unit damp

Pass 20 Oct 2016 91,666 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 91,519 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Towing eye fitted (6.1.C.1)

Both side hand brake cable fixings loose in caliper

Offside Front OSF suspension unit has a slight leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 81,635 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 69,910 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 59,533 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,500 miles

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

n/s/f wiper slightly smearing

Pass 28 Oct 2011 34,212 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 34,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YEE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YEE, 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 YEE registered?

BJ58 YEE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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