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BU09 UTY

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,069 mi
Last recorded96,069 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 96,069 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

osr handbrake could be improved

Pass 5 Mar 2021 91,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess bush (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

handbrake recording minimum requirement 16% , offside lower than normal reading

Fail 5 Mar 2021 91,363 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake lever on caliper staying on (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess bush (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

handbrake recording minimum requirement 16% , offside lower than normal reading

Pass 3 Jan 2020 87,731 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 84,006 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 80,373 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 73,311 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs heavily lipped

Fail 18 Jan 2017 73,310 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs heavily lipped

both rear suspension spheres showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,033 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 51,481 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 40,533 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 23,990 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 23,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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BU09 UTY is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BU09 UTY, 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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BU09 UTY is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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