CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG59 ULB

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,199 mi
Last recorded130,199 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 ULB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 130,199 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 120,258 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear discs are corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2021 120,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended doesn't lock (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorated

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

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

rear discs are corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2020 109,821 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 99,909 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 99,851 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,642 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 89,641 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,574 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)

undertray's fitted underneath

Fail 16 Jan 2017 81,573 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

undertray's fitted underneath

Pass 18 Jan 2016 72,379 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f & n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2016 72,379 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f & n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 62,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 51,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,903 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 38,903 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG59 ULB is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG59 ULB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG59 ULB?

You can check the full history of BG59 ULB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG59 ULB registered?

BG59 ULB is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is BG59 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 ULB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG59 ULB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG59 ULB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.