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AU09 ONW

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,256 mi
Last recorded150,256 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 ONW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 150,256 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension pipes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension pipes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 137,944 miles

Both rear tyres getting very close to limit - attention needed

Oil leak on and around bottom of gearbox and engine

Under body covers fitted

Fail 29 May 2019 137,941 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres getting very close to limit - attention needed

Oil leak on and around bottom of gearbox and engine

Under body covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 121,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres worn on outer shoulders

Fail 22 May 2018 120,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 24 May 2017 111,595 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 111,565 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 111,540 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 94,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 94,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 68,033 miles

front brake pads have approx 3.0 mm remaining

inner faces of front brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,666 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 39,242 miles

rear brake pads worn very low

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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AU09 ONW is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU09 ONW, 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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AU09 ONW is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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