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DE09 SUH

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,999 mi
Last recorded168,999 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 SUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 168,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 168,934 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 158,202 miles

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

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

Plastic sills fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 156,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread condition 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread condition 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 148,668 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 Oct 2017 148,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake disc's rusty

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread o/s/r arb link has slight amount of play

Fail 22 Sep 2017 148,660 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake disc's rusty

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread o/s/r arb link has slight amount of play

Pass 13 Oct 2015 148,439 miles

Nail im offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leaks

Under Trays fitted

damage to offside front door

Pass 1 Oct 2014 141,009 miles

Spare tyre defective

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 141,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Aug 2013 129,154 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front door slightly damaged

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 121,753 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2012 98,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 98,537 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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DE09 SUH is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE09 SUH, 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 DE09 SUH registered?

DE09 SUH is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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