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BN58 XGT

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,491 mi
Last recorded128,491 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 XGT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 128,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTK SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2021 128,475 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 limit, 1.09 produced (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 121,383 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 106,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 106,432 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Power steering component leaking Around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 93,215 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 93,215 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,918 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 82,918 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,000 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,647 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 110,446 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,447 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 55,447 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,472 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 24,832 miles

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

Oil leak

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

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 XGT is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XGT, 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 XGT registered?

BN58 XGT is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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