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BD59 PTU

2010 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,662 mi
Last recorded139,662 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 PTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 139,662 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 127,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 127,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 109,935 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 109,933 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 92,450 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE

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

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 81,724 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 70,577 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat in n/s/r

Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2013 36,919 miles

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

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

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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BD59 PTU is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 86,377 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 BD59 PTU, 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 16 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD59 PTU registered?

BD59 PTU is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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