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BU09 ZSE

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,845 mi
Last recorded141,845 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 ZSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 141,845 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 141,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 121,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jun 2015 110,013 miles

Header tank empty

Fail 3 Jun 2015 110,013 miles

Header tank empty

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 100,920 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 100,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 92,833 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,367 miles

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

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 ZSE is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

BU09 ZSE is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is BU09 ZSE safe to buy?

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