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BV58 FOU

2008 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,917 mi
Last recorded61,917 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 FOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,917 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 57,191 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 57,191 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,631 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)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 50,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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 29 Jan 2015 39,706 miles

front number plate dirty

Pass 30 Jan 2014 27,267 miles

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

front number plate dirty

Fail 30 Jan 2014 27,267 miles

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

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

front number plate dirty

Pass 21 Jan 2013 12,053 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 10,256 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 10,204 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 8,677 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 FOU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FOU, 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 FOU registered?

BV58 FOU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is BV58 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV58 FOU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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