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BJ09 SGY

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,843 mi
Last recorded157,843 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 SGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 157,843 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 151,534 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 150,091 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 146,095 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 146,094 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 140,028 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 132,621 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 118,473 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 109,492 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 109,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 93,767 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 85,327 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,396 miles

Both rear road tyres are getting low

Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,659 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 62,647 miles

N/S/F Door mirror lense cracked

Fail 29 May 2012 62,647 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F Door mirror lense cracked

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2012 62,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 SGY is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SGY, 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 SGY registered?

BJ09 SGY is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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