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BV58 WRG

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,133 mi
Last recorded142,133 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 WRG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 142,133 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper swept area of windscreen marked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 139,770 miles

Nearside Front Wiper swept area of windscreen marked

Pass 10 Oct 2023 138,338 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s front tyres perished/cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Widscreen marked on wiper swept area

Rear Both n/s and o/s rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 14 Oct 2022 135,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen is marked on wiper swept area

Pass 18 Oct 2021 133,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen marked on wiper swept area

Pass 19 Sep 2020 129,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen permanently marked in wiper swept area

Fail 16 Sep 2020 129,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s front brake discs (inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen permanently marked in wiper swept area

Offside Front CV Boot clip loose

Pass 17 Sep 2019 124,956 miles

Nearside Front Wiper swept area of windscreen permanently marked but not effecting drivers view

Pass 21 Sep 2018 117,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 103,735 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LEGS LEAKING OIL SLIGHTLY

PLAY TO NSF ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK

UNDERSIDE COVERS RESTRICTING INSPECTION

Fail 31 Aug 2017 103,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LEGS LEAKING OIL SLIGHTLY

LOW EFFORT FROM NS HANDBRAKE

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND HEAVILY STEPPED ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

OS HANDBRAKE CABLE NOT SECURED IN ITS MOUNT ON CALIPER

PLAY TO NSF ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK

UNDERSIDE COVERS RESTRICTING INSPECTION

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 88,044 miles

SLIGHT RUN OUT ON NSF DISC

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION UNITS LEAKING (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT WORN VERY LOW (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 87,913 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

SLIGHT RUN OUT ON NSF DISC

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION UNITS LEAKING (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT WORN VERY LOW (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 74,743 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LEGS DAMP WITH OIL

FRONT DISCS BADLY WORN

HANDBRAKE EFFORT VERY LOW

OSR HANDBRAKE CABLE LOCATING CLIP BROKEN

Pass 4 Sep 2014 60,380 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 60,380 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s washer inop

n/s wiper split

Fail 6 Sep 2013 48,536 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s washer inop

n/s wiper split

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,258 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 34,258 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 25,907 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 WRG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BV58 WRG, 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 WRG registered?

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

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