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AV09 LXX

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,427 mi
Last recorded104,427 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 LXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 104,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 99,328 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 97,357 miles

rear center suspension pipe seeping

Pass 29 Nov 2022 93,487 miles

n/s/f/tyre worn on outer edge

no rear o/s and center rear seat belt check due to seats folded away and items in rear

slight suspension fluid leak from rear center plastic pipe as marked

Fail 29 Nov 2022 93,483 miles

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

n/s/f/tyre worn on outer edge

no rear o/s and center rear seat belt check due to seats folded away and items in rear

slight suspension fluid leak from rear center plastic pipe as marked

Pass 26 Nov 2021 89,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no rear seat belt check due to items loaded in rear

o/s/f/brake flexi hose rubbing on shock as marked

Pass 3 Dec 2020 85,457 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 81,918 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing but pedal is grooved.

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti roll bar link has metal boot retainer missing but boot still preventing ingress of water and dirt.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front offside front tyre sidewall has cuts but not to cords.

Pass 10 May 2018 78,622 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 74,388 miles

High level stoplight not working

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

offside front and nearside front wipers worn but still clearing windscreen effectively

Pass 12 May 2016 68,236 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 68,236 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 59,566 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 50,269 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 41,564 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 32,451 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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AV09 LXX is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV09 LXX, 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 AV09 LXX registered?

AV09 LXX is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 June 2009.

Is AV09 LXX safe to buy?

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