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BG59 HDH

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,026 mi
Last recorded128,026 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 HDH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 128,026 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 128,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 124,940 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 121,479 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component please keep checked ? (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 118,255 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak to max limit advise checked out and repair a s a p ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 114,512 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres badly worn inner edges very near to cords advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in wishbone/hub bush please keep checked or renew a s a p (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn please keep checked or renew (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 110,516 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 110,509 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 106,191 miles

Nearside Front C.V gator has slight leak of bearing grease but is not allowing the Ingres of dirt or water, Please monitor and replace when necessary.

Nearside Front Tyre is worn to the maximum limits on the inner and outer edges, please replace ASAP.

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn to the maximum limits on the inner and outer edges, please replace ASAP.

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 106,179 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Drivers side washer fluid jet not providing any water onto the wind screen in the drivers view. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front C.V gator has slight leak of bearing grease but is not allowing the Ingres of dirt or water, Please monitor and replace when necessary.

Nearside Front Tyre is worn to the maximum limits on the inner and outer edges, please replace ASAP.

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn to the maximum limits on the inner and outer edges, please replace ASAP.

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 97,417 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 90,385 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 90,385 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 84,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55-17 tyre size (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 76,509 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 65,937 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 65,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2013 53,556 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,395 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,843 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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BG59 HDH is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BG59 HDH, 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 BG59 HDH registered?

BG59 HDH is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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