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DE09 SXS

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,103 mi
Last recorded110,103 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 SXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 110,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 106,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 101,982 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 96,001 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 96,001 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 83,328 miles

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

high level brake light not illuminating

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 60,244 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 85,310 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 71,773 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,282 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

emmisions to clean to be detected

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 SXS is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DE09 SXS, 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 SXS registered?

DE09 SXS is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is DE09 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 SXS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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