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DY59 BGF

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,856 mi
Last recorded133,856 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 BGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 133,856 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 130,633 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 130,623 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 123,524 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 116,112 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 116,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 108,947 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,569 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 98,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,377 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 87,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 78,873 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 78,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,382 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,230 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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DY59 BGF is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY59 BGF, 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 DY59 BGF registered?

DY59 BGF is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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