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BN58 LLZ

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,761 mi
Last recorded93,761 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 LLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 93,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2021 93,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2021 88,015 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2020 88,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2019 82,323 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Offside Front brake pad warning sensor wiring broken

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2019 82,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Offside Front brake pad warning sensor wiring broken

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2018 76,200 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside 225-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 76,200 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside 225-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 70,207 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,241 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,545 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 37,715 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 32,372 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,879 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 18,262 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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BN58 LLZ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN58 LLZ, 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 BN58 LLZ registered?

BN58 LLZ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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