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BT09 HRK

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,701 mi
Last recorded56,701 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 HRK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 56,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 33,268 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 31,777 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 31,477 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 30,316 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 29,524 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 27,256 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 m

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 24,559 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 21,847 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 21,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 18,924 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted full inspection restricted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 15,802 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 12,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 9,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2013 9,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2012 7,277 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 HRK is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HRK, 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 HRK registered?

BT09 HRK is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is BT09 HRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT09 HRK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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