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BJ58 YZZ

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,772 mi
Last recorded123,772 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 123,772 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jun 2025 123,772 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 May 2024 107,253 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 106,142 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 98,938 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 91,423 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 88,408 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,706 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,923 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

small chips on screen

Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

heat shield for rear silencer addrift

Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,548 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,250 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,293 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 YZZ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

BJ58 YZZ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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