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BD09 ETV

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

239,147 mi
Last recorded239,147 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 ETV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 239,147 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 239,131 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 219,900 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 219,900 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 200,088 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Nearside headlamp damaged but not insecure

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Steering component damaged but serviceable steering column uj notchy in operation (2.2.C.1d)

bonnet lacth cable faulty,but able to open bonnet

eml lamp illuminated

Fail 14 Dec 2016 200,064 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Nearside headlamp damaged but not insecure

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Steering component damaged but serviceable steering column uj notchy in operation (2.2.C.1d)

bonnet lacth cable faulty,but able to open bonnet

eml lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Dec 2015 178,639 miles

Nearside Front 215-60-16 tyre worn out on edge

Fail 8 Dec 2015 178,671 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215-60-16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front 215-60-16 tyre worn out on edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 140,321 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 121,018 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 121,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 104,162 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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BD09 ETV is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 85,574 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 BD09 ETV, 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 17 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD09 ETV registered?

BD09 ETV is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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