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BU09 XDW

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,129 mi
Last recorded85,129 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 XDW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 85,129 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 85,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 76,266 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 75,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Number plate lamp covers missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 73,149 miles

Front Exhaust flexi

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle cover

Pass 15 Nov 2021 71,854 miles

Front Exhaust flexi

Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 69,242 miles

Nearside Reg lamp cover missing

Fail 30 Aug 2019 69,242 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Reg lamp cover missing

Pass 10 Sep 2018 66,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 66,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 61,552 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 61,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 56,707 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 56,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,884 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking and bald on edge but is raised tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 50,884 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking and bald on edge but is raised tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 43,627 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,709 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,060 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 30,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XDW is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BU09 XDW, 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 BU09 XDW registered?

BU09 XDW is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 June 2009.

Is BU09 XDW safe to buy?

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