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BJ09 WLK

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,981 mi
Last recorded131,981 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 WLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2026 131,981 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 131,828 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 126,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 122,905 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 115,292 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 109,215 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 98,298 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 98,295 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value of 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 98,276 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 93,652 miles

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 93,652 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 87,704 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 87,704 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 85,873 miles

Missing exhaust hanger

Offside Front Damper starting to leak slightly at the bottom

Offside Front Wheel nut covers missing

Fail 26 Mar 2018 85,873 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Missing exhaust hanger

Offside Front Damper starting to leak slightly at the bottom

Offside Front Wheel nut covers missing

Rear Pads low

Rear Rear disc lip

Pass 28 Mar 2017 81,949 miles

Rear disc slightly worn

Pass 19 Mar 2016 77,658 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyres outer edge

Fail 19 Mar 2016 77,658 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyres outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,704 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,027 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear disc slightly worn

Fail 25 Apr 2014 70,027 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

rear disc slightly worn

Pass 10 May 2013 67,296 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 59,036 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 WLK is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WLK, 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 WLK is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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