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BJ59 JPU

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,325 mi
Last recorded126,325 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 126,325 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 120,965 miles

oil leak

suspect power steering rack leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2021 115,613 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 115,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F WISHBONE OUTER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F WISHBONE OUTER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 111,279 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

power steering fluid empty

Fail 16 Jan 2020 111,271 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

power steering fluid empty

Pass 17 Jan 2019 105,409 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 105,409 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 98,534 miles

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 17 Jan 2018 98,531 miles

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

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

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 20 Feb 2017 98,041 miles

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

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

two nails in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2017 98,022 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

two nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2016 81,925 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2016 81,925 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam bothside (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 67,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn outer edges

Fail 11 Dec 2014 67,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,568 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 51,600 miles

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

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

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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BJ59 JPU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BJ59 JPU, 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 JPU registered?

BJ59 JPU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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