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DE09 UPD

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

165,632 mi
Last recorded165,632 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 UPD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 165,632 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 165,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction + emissions warning on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 146,166 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 146,166 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps in-op (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 129,793 miles

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

Offside Front driver door inside door handle broken

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 129,793 miles

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

Offside Front driver door inside door handle broken

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 104,986 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 104,979 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 85,348 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)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 85,348 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 25 May 2016 76,799 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 May 2016 76,799 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 May 2016 76,512 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pipe onto steering rack (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded on inner edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 59,999 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 5 Jul 2014 59,999 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 3 May 2013 46,134 miles

front discs and pads wearing low

Fail 2 May 2013 46,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs and pads wearing low

Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,280 miles

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 30,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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 UPD is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 UPD, 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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DE09 UPD is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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