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BJ59 RWN

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,530 mi
Last recorded126,530 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 RWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 126,530 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front slight play in inner tie rod

Pass 27 Oct 2021 120,513 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR & OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 113,195 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 102,426 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central under body under trays fitted offside and nearside obscuring some components

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread and sidewall

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 102,426 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central under body under trays fitted offside and nearside obscuring some components

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread and sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 91,907 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 81,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 81,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,484 miles

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

front tyre's worn inner shoulder

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 70,484 miles

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

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

front tyre's worn inner shoulder

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 56,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 43,787 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 43,787 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,048 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 34,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
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BJ59 RWN is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RWN, 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 RWN registered?

BJ59 RWN is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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