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CP09 BBJ

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,275 mi
Last recorded162,275 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 BBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 162,275 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 162,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 158,486 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 153,712 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 7 Jul 2016 153,675 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working and offside (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 14 Jul 2015 139,328 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 139,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 124,179 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 111,686 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 111,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2012 98,540 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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CP09 BBJ is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CP09 BBJ, 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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CP09 BBJ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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