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BN59 KLC

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,515 mi
Last recorded219,515 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 KLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 219,515 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 219,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 209,085 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 208,950 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 193,016 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 181,667 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 147,041 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 139,567 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 139,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn on inneredges

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Aug 2015 133,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 126,819 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 110,035 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,113 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 76,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (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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BN59 KLC is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN59 KLC, 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 BN59 KLC registered?

BN59 KLC is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is BN59 KLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 KLC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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