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BN58 YOJ

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,936 mi
Last recorded121,936 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2021 121,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 104,566 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,969 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,296 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 55,284 miles

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

Front Pad wear sensor wires broken.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 53,453 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,654 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,623 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 42,473 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 42,473 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 38,775 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear lamp len cracked

Fail 12 Dec 2013 38,774 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear lamp len cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2012 32,283 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 22,855 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 YOJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YOJ, 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 YOJ registered?

BN58 YOJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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