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BJ59 RRV

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,220 mi
Last recorded127,220 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 RRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 127,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 127,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn attached to the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has abnormal wear

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 118,975 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 111,246 miles

Front brake disk's slightly lipped

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 105,782 miles

Front Brake Pads Getting Low / Discs Lipped

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearly Showing Canvas (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Suspect turbocharger area ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearly Showing Canvas (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 105,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Front Brake Pads Getting Low / Discs Lipped

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearly Showing Canvas (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Suspect turbocharger area ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearly Showing Canvas (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 88,982 miles

Front brake discs very worn

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,702 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 73,702 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,327 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 44,508 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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BJ59 RRV is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RRV, 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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BJ59 RRV is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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