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BK59 TUP

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

225,873 mi
Last recorded225,873 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 225,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 218,321 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 218,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 195,288 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 194,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 170,015 miles

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

Front wipers deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 170,010 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Front wipers deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 141,950 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 141,950 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 116,564 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 93,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 93,183 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 82,940 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 75,740 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 75,692 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 TUP is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TUP, 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 TUP registered?

BK59 TUP is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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