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BX59 RUR

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,313 mi
Last recorded120,313 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 RUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 120,313 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 120,313 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault no srs light on car, vehicle uses messages to indicate fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 112,806 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 102,058 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,241 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 80,475 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 72,595 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,758 miles

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

Oil leak at o/s rear of engine area ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

under trays /sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jan 2017 68,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended tail lights staying on when switched off (1.9.4)

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

Oil leak at o/s rear of engine area ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

under trays /sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 55,796 miles

All brake discs have slight wear

Both rear tyres age cracking

Cover sills fitted

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2016 55,796 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

All brake discs have slight wear

Both rear tyres age cracking

Cover sills fitted

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 41,335 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 37,843 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 31,501 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 31,501 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 23,264 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 23,264 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 22,670 miles

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

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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BX59 RUR is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 BX59 RUR, 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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BX59 RUR is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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