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BK58 HNW

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,692 mi
Last recorded136,692 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 136,692 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 132,394 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 127,832 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 127,832 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 122,775 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 122,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 118,386 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 109,678 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 100,975 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Slight uneven application in front brakes

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 93,933 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 85,215 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet safety catch lever stiff

o/s number plate light loose

Fail 16 Sep 2013 85,215 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet safety catch lever stiff

o/s number plate light loose

Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,556 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 70,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,073 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 55,756 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 HNW is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HNW, 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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BK58 HNW is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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