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BV58 BDE

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,369 mi
Last recorded164,369 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 BDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 164,369 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 164,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 154,843 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 154,843 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 147,014 miles

front brake pads look low

Fail 2 Dec 2015 146,975 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front brake pads look low

Pass 17 Oct 2014 137,099 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 124,698 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 114,047 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 88,047 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 BDE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BDE, 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 BDE registered?

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

Is BV58 BDE safe to buy?

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