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C5 GDM

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,975 mi
Last recorded129,975 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 GDM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 129,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 114,537 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 114,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2019 94,804 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unusual tyre wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,261 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 47,916 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,136 miles

Engine cover fitted

Item removed from drivers view

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,089 miles

Engine covers fitted

Items removed from drivers view

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 23,436 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 20,010 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,010 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 16,273 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 GDM is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C5 GDM, 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 GDM registered?

C5 GDM is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is C5 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 GDM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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