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BN58 PVP

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

159,258 mi
Last recorded159,258 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 PVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 159,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 159,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 145,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Smoke emissions plate value only just met

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 145,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Cleared code P0183 - fuel temp sensor (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Smoke emissions plate value only just met

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 137,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Smoke emissions plate limit only just met

Pass 7 Oct 2019 127,305 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess hose ferrules corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 127,304 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess hose ferrules corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 126,720 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

Offside Front seat belt slow to retrack

Offside Rear Inner tyre wear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 116,787 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 110,024 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 110,024 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 99,827 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under-trays fitted.unable to check all parts

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake pad sensors not connected

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 99,827 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under-trays fitted.unable to check all parts

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake pad sensors not connected

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,602 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 78,602 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 77,240 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 77,240 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 64,530 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 64,530 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 51,917 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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 PVP is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BN58 PVP, 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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BN58 PVP is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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