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BT09 DXZ

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,906 mi
Last recorded127,906 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 DXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 127,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 123,235 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 115,601 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 115,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 106,813 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 97,794 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 87,470 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 87,470 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,679 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,030 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 66,982 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 60,316 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 60,316 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,160 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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BT09 DXZ is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 BT09 DXZ, 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 BT09 DXZ registered?

BT09 DXZ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is BT09 DXZ safe to buy?

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