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BJ09 UBO

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,122 mi
Last recorded121,122 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 121,122 miles

Central stop not working

Front Inner pads low

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner pads low

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Jan 2021 121,122 miles

Central stop not working

Front Inner pads low

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Inner pads low

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Feb 2020 113,748 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre close to limits and worn on edges and starting to crack

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and starting to crack ()

Offside Front tyre close to limits and worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 3 Feb 2020 113,748 miles

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

Nearside Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre close to limits and worn on edges and starting to crack

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and starting to crack ()

Offside Front tyre close to limits and worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 16 Jan 2019 106,500 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Dec 2017 100,326 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 89,012 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 89,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,803 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 78,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,087 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 68,223 miles

both front tyres are getting worn on the outer edges.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,268 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,631 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 46,584 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 UBO is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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