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BJ09 SCZ

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,844 mi
Last recorded129,844 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 129,844 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

offisde rear tyre cracked / perishing

Fail 10 Nov 2020 129,843 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside + offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

offisde rear tyre cracked / perishing

Pass 16 May 2019 117,813 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 117,813 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively + offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 110,382 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 110,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 108,112 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 101,811 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 91,773 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 91,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre defective.

Pass 1 May 2015 79,612 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 79,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,217 miles

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

front inner brake pads starting to wear down.

Fail 2 Apr 2014 66,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

front inner brake pads starting to wear down.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,065 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 50,024 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 SCZ is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BJ09 SCZ, 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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BJ09 SCZ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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