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BN59 YYR

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,871 mi
Last recorded111,871 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 YYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 111,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 111,642 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 98,648 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 98,642 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 88,987 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 88,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 82,747 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,662 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,298 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,179 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 YYR is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YYR, 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 YYR registered?

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

Is BN59 YYR safe to buy?

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