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BJ59 BCY

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,868 mi
Last recorded141,868 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 BCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 141,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn low to 2mm

slight oil leak around engine area

Fail 2 Jan 2018 141,862 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Nearside & Offside the rear ones (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn low to 2mm

slight oil leak around engine area

Pass 4 Jan 2017 107,843 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 102,301 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 102,301 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 85,895 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,961 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,907 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 29,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BJ59 BCY is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BJ59 BCY, 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 BJ59 BCY registered?

BJ59 BCY is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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