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BK59 UEF

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,043 mi
Last recorded123,043 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 UEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 123,043 miles

1 washer jet working still clears windscreen effectively

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension components have surface corrosion Not excessive

Pass 23 Sep 2022 120,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust build up on suspension components

Fail 26 Aug 2022 120,354 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))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 113,750 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 106,909 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

Pass 2 Sep 2019 97,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component column & hose area. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 89,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 78,949 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 73,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 73,721 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,318 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,594 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,674 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 UEF is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK59 UEF, 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 UEF registered?

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

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