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B3 RCW

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

134,145 mi
Last recorded134,145 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 RCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 134,145 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 134,125 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 130,779 miles

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 127,168 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 127,167 miles

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))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 127,032 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 123,214 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Both rear cable assemblies not secure (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 119,355 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,157 miles

Nearside Handbrake may need adjusting.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 117,139 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 117,048 miles

Nearside Handbrake may need adjusting.

Fail 21 Mar 2019 117,038 miles

Brake performance not tested None starter (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 111,317 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 111,309 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 102,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,853 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 91,853 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 80,057 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,695 miles

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 66,695 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,492 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 55,492 miles

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?

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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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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