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BV09 SXD

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,988 mi
Last recorded116,988 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 SXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 116,988 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 101,914 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 101,914 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 93,990 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 92,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS, LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR TYRES, SIDEWALLS, STARTING TO PERISH, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 90,065 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 86,244 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 84,432 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 84,432 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 82,311 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 77,999 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 72,589 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 66,946 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 58,850 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,220 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 35,213 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,083 miles

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 SXD is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SXD, 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 SXD registered?

BV09 SXD is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is BV09 SXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 SXD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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