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BJ09 WLP

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,013 mi
Last recorded155,013 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 WLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 155,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

signs of brake bind o/s/r

under vehicle corroded

under vehicle covers

Fail 9 Dec 2022 154,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

signs of brake bind o/s/r

under vehicle corroded

under vehicle covers

Pass 10 Dec 2021 147,600 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 143,571 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

suspension pipes at rear corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 130,725 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has some wear on inner edge

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

Offside Rear hand brake poor

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage or rack (2.1.5 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

suspension pipe at rear corroded

Fail 9 May 2019 130,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn under hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has some wear on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ? and joint rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear hand brake poor

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage or rack (2.1.5 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

suspension pipe at rear corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 119,073 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

suspension pipes rusty

Fail 14 May 2018 118,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

suspension pipes rusty

Pass 26 May 2017 109,738 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 109,338 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 98,978 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 91,782 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 84,256 miles

n/s front brake pad wear indicater wire not in pad

Pass 10 May 2013 75,415 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 67,942 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 67,942 miles

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

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 WLP is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WLP, 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 WLP registered?

BJ09 WLP is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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