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BK58 FZH

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,026 mi
Last recorded218,026 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 FZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 218,026 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 208,566 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter has a slight leak of grease at repair area. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension pipes corroding at sphere's

Fail 31 Jan 2025 208,551 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper and Lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter has a slight leak of grease at repair area. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension pipes corroding at sphere's

Pass 5 Jan 2024 197,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil has a slight misting of oil/slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside no plate lamp inop

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

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

pipes to rear accumulators corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2023 197,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Nov 2022 189,779 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 189,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 180,843 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 180,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 175,141 miles

parking brake performance on 16% limit off side poor.

Pass 5 Oct 2019 167,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 144,890 miles

belly pan, floor covers and side skirts fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 105,838 miles

Sat nav in place o/s corner of screen.

Under covers fitted to vehicle, concealing some testable items.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 76,867 miles

Rear washer jet pipe spilt or disconnected

Fail 11 Nov 2016 76,867 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nearside and offside (2.5.C.1a)

Rear washer jet pipe spilt or disconnected

Pass 11 Nov 2015 71,039 miles

Front tyres worn on the outer tread shoulders

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Outer CV boots perished

Fail 11 Nov 2015 71,037 miles

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

Front tyres worn on the outer tread shoulders

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Outer CV boots perished

Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,465 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 63,465 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,036 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

the offside front tyre is worn to 3mm tread depth and heavily worn on the outer edge

Fail 15 Nov 2013 54,036 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

the offside front tyre is worn to 3mm tread depth and heavily worn on the outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,728 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 41,445 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,144 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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BK58 FZH is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 BK58 FZH, 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 BK58 FZH registered?

BK58 FZH is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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