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BK09 TEV

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,170 mi
Last recorded159,170 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 TEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 159,170 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 159,163 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 143,223 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 143,223 miles

Stop lamp not working nearside (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working offside (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 129,501 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 112,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 112,823 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,678 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 84,396 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,739 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing slightly thin.

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded round outer edge.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,866 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,048 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 TEV is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK09 TEV, 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 TEV registered?

BK09 TEV is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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