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BK58 OFC

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,639 mi
Last recorded94,639 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 OFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 94,639 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 94,632 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,572 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 10 May 2017 86,146 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 79,940 miles

Nail in osf tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,404 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,673 miles

OSf tyre close to legal limit and has a nail in shoulder

bonnet secondary catch faulty, have to manually move lock with finger

emissions too clean to get a reading

Fail 4 Apr 2014 62,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OSf tyre close to legal limit and has a nail in shoulder

bonnet secondary catch faulty, have to manually move lock with finger

emissions too clean to get a reading

nsr brake flexible hose trapped and kinked behind drop link

Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

bonnet saftey catch siezed, not affecting bonnet security

Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,789 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,048 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 31,048 miles

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

rear brake pads worn thin

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 OFC is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK58 OFC, 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 OFC registered?

BK58 OFC is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 November 2008.

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