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BV09 WHE

2009 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,117 mi
Last recorded79,117 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 WHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 79,117 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 75,624 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 66,350 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 64,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 64,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 61,517 miles

Offside Front cv joint boot insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2020 60,416 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

parking brake recording minimum effort required

Pass 16 May 2019 57,309 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 57,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 11 May 2019 57,309 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 53,127 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 52,597 miles

All four tyres low on tread.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 52,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All four tyres low on tread.

Pass 18 May 2016 48,965 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 45,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,549 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 40,834 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 34,313 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 27,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2012 27,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WHE is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV09 WHE registered?

BV09 WHE is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 June 2009.

Is BV09 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 WHE shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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