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DA59 BWX

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

203,683 mi
Last recorded203,683 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 BWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 203,683 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear light unit insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2019 203,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear light unit insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2019 203,619 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing and o/s/r (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2018 169,589 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 140,456 miles

Offside Rear indicator lens damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2017 140,144 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement + nearside front lower suspension arms / rear mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear indicator lens damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2016 115,969 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 115,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,072 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,046 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,486 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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DA59 BWX 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 DA59 BWX, 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 DA59 BWX registered?

DA59 BWX is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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