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CV09 LCW

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,424 mi
Last recorded153,424 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 LCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 153,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corrodded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corrodded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corrodded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corrodded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 152,745 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corrodded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corrodded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corrodded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corrodded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 148,918 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 134,301 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 116,695 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 98,686 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges slight play in front pivot joint.

Pass 7 Mar 2015 98,686 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges slight play in front pivot joint.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 81,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn low 3mm

slight play in o/s/f anti role link

Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,645 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 63,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,845 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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CV09 LCW is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV09 LCW, 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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CV09 LCW is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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