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BV09 LEF

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,169 mi
Last recorded145,169 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 145,169 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 145,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 142,363 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 132,813 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 132,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 124,479 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 118,963 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 114,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 106,279 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,119 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 80,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 77,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 77,326 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,403 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 73,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 62,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades partially worn

Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,369 miles

osf tyre slightly cracked

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,527 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 LEF is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BV09 LEF, 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 LEF registered?

BV09 LEF is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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