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BJ09 VSG

2009 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,128 mi
Last recorded124,128 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 124,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, 215/60 16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 124,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, 215/60 16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 108,765 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 108,619 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 94,333 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 94,333 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,613 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 88,455 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 May 2014 697,401 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 69,689 miles

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

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

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)

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2013 53,324 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 1 May 2012 40,304 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 VSG is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

BJ09 VSG is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 VSG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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