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DE09 ZDP

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,926 mi
Last recorded140,926 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 ZDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 140,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 140,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 118,318 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 118,315 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 112,060 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 112,054 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 104,431 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Aug 2018 104,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 98,197 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 98,197 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 89,626 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 81,372 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 81,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,745 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 70,184 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 62,988 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 62,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZDP is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZDP, 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 ZDP is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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