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C5 ETF

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,788 mi
Last recorded106,788 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 ETF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 106,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Hydraulic suspenssion pipes / components corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 100,687 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil hydraulic suspension unit (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components / pipes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 100,686 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil hydraulic suspension unit (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components / pipes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 94,919 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished/starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear hydraulic suspension pipes/units corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Hydraulic suspension units / pipes corroded (monitor )

Fail 19 Jul 2023 88,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Hydraulic suspension units / pipes corroded (monitor )

Pass 12 Jul 2022 83,054 miles

Rear hydraulic suspension units /pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2022 83,054 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear hydraulic suspension units /pipes corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 78,236 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 75,592 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 75,592 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot u/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users suspension fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV Gaiter Deteriorated(Monitor)

Pass 25 May 2018 66,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 66,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 64,534 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 60,463 miles

N/S/Front Tyre Worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Jun 2016 60,468 miles

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

N/S/Front Tyre Worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2015 54,189 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 49,607 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 49,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,821 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 44,821 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,947 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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C5 ETF is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 C5 ETF, 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 C5 ETF registered?

C5 ETF is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is C5 ETF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 ETF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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