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BJ09 UBL

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,543 mi
Last recorded120,543 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 UBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 120,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 120,543 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,456 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 93,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,606 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,101 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in rack ends

Fail 16 Feb 2016 70,066 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking suspension leg (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure rack pin or bush (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front inner rack joint has play in

Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,026 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 64,026 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,050 miles

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,125 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 40,978 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

osf brake pad warning wiring broken

Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,320 miles

cut to side wall of tyre n/s/f

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 UBL is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 UBL, 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 UBL is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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