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BG59 ULY

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,976 mi
Last recorded158,976 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 ULY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 158,976 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 147,239 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 147,231 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 136,174 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 124,819 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 113,127 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 113,095 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 103,467 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 103,467 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating discs warped (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 89,030 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 76,608 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 66,480 miles

knocking noise at nearside front suspension when braking

Pass 20 Dec 2012 60,876 miles

Nearside 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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BG59 ULY is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ULY, 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 ULY registered?

BG59 ULY is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is BG59 ULY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 ULY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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