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BV58 AYJ

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,731 mi
Last recorded131,731 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 AYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 131,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 130,123 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 130,123 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 126,305 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 126,305 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 117,725 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 111,814 miles

Nearside front tyre uneven wear , tread worn off outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2016 103,161 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 103,161 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 97,153 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 97,149 miles

Front Power steering inoperative tight on road test (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,317 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 78,478 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 3 Sep 2012 64,383 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 47,371 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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BV58 AYJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV58 AYJ, 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 AYJ registered?

BV58 AYJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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