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BN58 LNJ

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,244 mi
Last recorded103,244 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 LNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 103,244 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,477 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,320 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces lipped/corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/55r17 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipes to rack area (2.3.3b)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 62,320 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid weak (8.2.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces lipped/corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/55r17 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipes to rack area (2.3.3b)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front brake pad warning wire broke

Fail 3 Sep 2014 50,853 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front brake pad warning wire broke

Pass 19 Sep 2013 42,487 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 30,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 16,069 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 15,201 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 LNJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LNJ, 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 LNJ registered?

BN58 LNJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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