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DA09 KVB

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,349 mi
Last recorded128,349 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 KVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 128,349 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 128,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 122,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Both rear pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 122,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component excessively corroded Both sides where towbar attaches to chassis rotten (6.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Both rear pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 117,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 113,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 108,668 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 108,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension pipe ferrule corroded at rear

Pass 7 Dec 2018 101,026 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 86,593 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 77,327 miles

Front suspension sitting higher than rear 2 inches

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

rubber pipe coming from rear suspension valves cracked and perished

Fail 10 Nov 2016 77,327 miles

Front suspension sitting higher than rear 2 inches

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rubber pipe coming from rear suspension valves cracked and perished

Pass 2 Mar 2016 69,546 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 69,546 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,638 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 66,635 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,537 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,982 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 56,980 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,002 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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DA09 KVB is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DA09 KVB, 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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DA09 KVB is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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