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DE58 BGU

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,042 mi
Last recorded88,042 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 BGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 88,042 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 79,841 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 79,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 72,312 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,903 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 62,246 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 55,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 48,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,533 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 36,503 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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DE58 BGU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DE58 BGU, 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 DE58 BGU registered?

DE58 BGU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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