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BK09 FYG

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,104 mi
Last recorded153,104 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 FYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2021 153,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush worn excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush worn excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face corroding and slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

undertray insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2020 150,068 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 144,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 134,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 134,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 122,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm worn both edges and deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm worn both edges and deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 122,909 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm worn both edges and deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm worn both edges and deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 110,769 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 99,765 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,825 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

front brake discs pitted

Fail 6 Aug 2014 88,825 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

front brake discs pitted

Pass 15 May 2013 70,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs scored and worn

Fail 15 May 2013 70,909 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs scored and worn

Pass 18 May 2012 59,099 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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BK09 FYG is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BK09 FYG, 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 BK09 FYG registered?

BK09 FYG is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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