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BN58 XGW

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,533 mi
Last recorded107,533 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 107,533 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 107,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 90,609 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Oil leak oil everywhere looks likes quite a few leaks ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 90,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Oil leak oil everywhere looks likes quite a few leaks ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,320 miles

Nearside Front CV Boot retaining clip loose but not preventing the ingress of dirt ect

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 69,096 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front CV Boot retaining clip loose but not preventing the ingress of dirt ect

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,137 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,054 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 37,831 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,138 miles

wipers smeary

Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions passed but not read by DSM

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 30,920 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions passed but not read by DSM

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,753 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 XGW is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

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

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