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134,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (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))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Hydraulic suspension system corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter insecure, grease has leaked over surrounding components, including brake components. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Hydraulic suspension system corroded.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
unable to carry out full inspection on rear due to electronic parking brake stuck on
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Both rear cable assemblies not secure (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Handbrake may need adjusting.
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Handbrake may need adjusting.
Brake performance not tested None starter (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
both front brakes are slightly binding
both front tyres are wearing on edges
o/s park brake effort is much lower than n/s
o/s/f brake pad warning wire is broken
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres are wearing on edges
both front brakes are slightly binding
o/s park brake effort is much lower than n/s
o/s/f brake pad warning wire is broken
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
o/s park brake is working but much lower than n/s
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside handbrake cable outer not located
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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B3 RCW is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 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 B3 RCW, 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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B3 RCW is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 October 2009.
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