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BN59 VHH

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,460 mi
Last recorded151,460 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 VHH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 151,460 miles

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

Offside parking brake weak offside

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jan 2017 141,566 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 131,267 miles

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

Offside parking brake effort slightly low.may require adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Dec 2014 125,501 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Fail 24 Nov 2014 125,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Pass 28 Nov 2013 119,407 miles

Bonnet release catch broken

Message on dash says oil level incorrect

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 119,407 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet release catch broken

Message on dash says oil level incorrect

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2012 93,882 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VHH is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc 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 VHH, 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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BN59 VHH is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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