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BD58 LZA

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,153 mi
Last recorded138,153 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 LZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 138,153 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 138,147 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 135,076 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 135,065 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

handbrakr % b/line

Pass 14 Dec 2021 132,171 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 132,141 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 129,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 21 Dec 2020 127,348 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 29 May 2019 123,415 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 123,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 120,493 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror glass damaged

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

plastic under trays broken

Fail 16 May 2018 120,492 miles

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror glass damaged

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

plastic under trays broken

Pass 14 Nov 2016 112,186 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 112,185 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 107,902 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 103,601 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 93,700 miles

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

slight black smoke under acceleration

Pass 12 Oct 2012 83,410 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 63,260 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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BD58 LZA is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BD58 LZA, 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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BD58 LZA is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 January 2009.

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