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DE09 UPF

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

276,195 mi
Last recorded276,195 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 UPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 276,195 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 205,748 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 181,322 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 181,299 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 157,751 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 157,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 141,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 141,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 127,126 miles

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

slight misting of power steering fluid

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2016 127,125 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid does not work (8.2.3)

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

slight misting of power steering fluid

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 106,610 miles

serious gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,574 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 88,451 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,849 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 62,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm and bald on inner edge

offside fronr tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn unevenly/out of shape on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,167 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm and bald on inner edge

offside fronr tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn unevenly/out of shape on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,951 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 42,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre mis-shaped on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,313 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 27,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UPF is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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