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BG59 WSX

2009 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

251,518 mi
Last recorded251,518 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 WSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 251,518 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 251,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly seated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 139,232 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 123,154 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 106,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 94,743 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 94,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 87,966 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 87,691 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour both front headlights fitted with hid bulbs (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 74,253 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 70,795 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 70,789 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 64,846 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,806 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,398 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 WSX is a 2009 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WSX, 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 WSX registered?

BG59 WSX is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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