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BJ58 ZBG

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

234,909 mi
Last recorded234,909 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 ZBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 234,909 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark slight leak (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 226,819 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 221,963 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 221,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 219,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 216,032 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 211,469 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 211,469 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 205,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing has damage

Pass 30 Sep 2019 200,444 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

stone chip to windscreen out side zone (a)

Fail 27 Sep 2019 200,386 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

stone chip to windscreen out side zone (a)

Pass 12 Oct 2018 194,961 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 184,972 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 165,248 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 135,644 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Oct 2015 135,644 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Sep 2014 108,221 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 99,321 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 99,321 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,901 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 91,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s inner rear light not working

Pass 8 Nov 2011 80,865 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(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 ZBG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ZBG, 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 ZBG registered?

BJ58 ZBG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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