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BN59 VGG

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,475 mi
Last recorded118,475 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 VGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 118,475 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 96,995 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 96,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 68,987 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2016 68,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 43,022 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 43,022 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,218 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,708 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 VGG is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN59 VGG?

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What year was BN59 VGG registered?

BN59 VGG is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is BN59 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 VGG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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