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BK59 AYL

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,494 mi
Last recorded185,494 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 AYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 185,494 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 185,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 160,010 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 154,539 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 137,510 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 119,584 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inside edges

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 119,584 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both front tyres worn low on inside edges

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 95,088 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 95,083 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear inner tail lamp inoperative

Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,506 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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BK59 AYL is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK59 AYL, 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 BK59 AYL registered?

BK59 AYL is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2009.

Is BK59 AYL safe to buy?

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