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BK59 RPU

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,936 mi
Last recorded89,936 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 89,936 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 89,932 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 80,419 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 80,419 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 66,548 miles

suspension "soft"

Fail 30 Jun 2018 66,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component leaking area (5.3.5 (c))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch "cap" broken,,recommend replacement switch (1.1.6 (d))

suspension "soft"

Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,193 miles

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

handbrake switch broken

Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,728 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 30,801 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,133 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 20,227 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 20,209 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BK59 RPU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RPU, 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 RPU registered?

BK59 RPU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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