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BJ09 LWS

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

207,836 mi
Last recorded207,836 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 LWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 207,836 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread few cracks (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 14 Aug 2025 207,836 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread few cracks (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 2 Sep 2024 199,699 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 30 Nov 2022 195,024 miles

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

Rear both sides rear

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 30 Nov 2022 195,024 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear both sides rear

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 22 Nov 2021 189,015 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 2 Dec 2020 179,051 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 30 Nov 2020 179,031 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 20 May 2019 167,600 miles

Front both front tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o\s\r child seats ()

Rear both rear tyres pershing cracks

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 22 May 2018 158,600 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres slight pershing cracks

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 22 May 2018 158,600 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear both rear tyres slight pershing cracks

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 7 Jun 2017 152,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

plastic cover fitted top and under the floor

Fail 7 Jun 2017 152,386 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

plastic cover fitted top and under the floor

Pass 10 Jun 2016 144,351 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 135,048 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 4 Jun 2014 123,380 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 110,827 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,953 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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BJ09 LWS is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ09 LWS, 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 BJ09 LWS registered?

BJ09 LWS is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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