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BD09 SYW

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,143 mi
Last recorded163,143 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 SYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 163,143 miles

under body corrosion

under tray

Fail 4 Dec 2023 163,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

under tray

Pass 4 Jan 2023 160,402 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2022 157,791 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 157,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 150,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 150,847 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 67,655 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 144,147 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 127,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 127,111 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 113,120 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 113,117 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 174,415 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,622 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 90,222 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 106,666 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 80,340 miles

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

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 SYW is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

BD09 SYW is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is BD09 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 SYW shows 18 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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