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BK58 FZJ

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

190,104 mi
Last recorded190,104 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 FZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 190,104 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 175,556 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 168,937 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 168,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance of 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush between arm and hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 168,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bush between arm and hub (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 168,627 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 164,267 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ? (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 164,267 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 160,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 160,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 152,112 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 144,547 miles

Engine bay covers and under body guards fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracing and bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front D.R.L not working

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre cracking and bald on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 144,460 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay area , under tray wet /dripping (7.2.3)

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

Engine bay covers and under body guards fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracing and bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front D.R.L not working

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre cracking and bald on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 133,134 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 121,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 106,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 97,170 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 79,398 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 79,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Air-con port caps missing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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BK58 FZJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

BK58 FZJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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