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BJ09 UBB

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,495 mi
Last recorded125,495 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 UBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 125,495 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 125,495 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached bolt adrift (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 May 2020 124,832 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 110,591 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reversing sensor missing near side rear

Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,722 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 81,085 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,507 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 73,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 62,484 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 52,338 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,091 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 40,089 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,089 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 UBB is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UBB, 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 UBB registered?

BJ09 UBB is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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