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BV09 JZL

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,691 mi
Last recorded86,691 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 JZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 86,691 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 77,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,781 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 71,781 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2017 63,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2017 63,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,153 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 56,153 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,240 miles

front inner brake pads look to be wearing thin and close to sensor

Fail 27 Apr 2015 49,235 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front inner brake pads look to be wearing thin and close to sensor

Pass 12 May 2014 42,016 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,654 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,826 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front washer jets weak

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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BV09 JZL is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV09 JZL, 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 BV09 JZL registered?

BV09 JZL is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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