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BV58 AYF

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,974 mi
Last recorded142,974 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 AYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 142,974 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 131,180 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 131,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 132,661 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 132,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear seat belt not checked

Pass 21 Sep 2015 126,369 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 126,369 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 120,094 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 106,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 105,809 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,617 miles

Service warning light on

Fail 1 Aug 2012 84,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Service warning light on

Pass 17 Aug 2011 74,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front 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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BV58 AYF is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BV58 AYF, 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 BV58 AYF registered?

BV58 AYF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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