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BN59 RPV

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,149 mi
Last recorded120,149 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 RPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 120,149 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking possibly rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2019 111,554 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 111,554 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 110,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside and offside rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside qnd offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner edges

offside rear tyre has a wear on the inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Dec 2017 110,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside qnd offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner edges

offside rear tyre has a wear on the inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Nov 2016 98,932 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,703 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 87,703 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 72,428 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,444 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 51,326 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 51,326 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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BN59 RPV is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RPV, 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 RPV registered?

BN59 RPV is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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