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BJ09 WLU

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,332 mi
Last recorded65,332 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 WLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 65,332 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 62,595 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 58,146 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 58,146 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 52,102 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 52,097 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 45,355 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 45,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking jack (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,036 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2016 38,036 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2015 30,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and underbody covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 30,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and underbody covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 22,088 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 19,018 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 15,446 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 WLU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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