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BN58 XGZ

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,114 mi
Last recorded145,114 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 XGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 145,114 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 142,222 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 139,163 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 133,420 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 126,350 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 126,350 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 118,506 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 109,006 miles

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

Front discs worn

Fail 18 Sep 2018 109,006 miles

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

Front discs worn

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 98,292 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 88,906 miles

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 15 Sep 2015 78,416 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 78,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 68,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2013 57,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2013 57,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,192 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,076 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 XGZ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XGZ, 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 XGZ registered?

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

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