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DE09 ZDT

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,968 mi
Last recorded124,968 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 124,968 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 124,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 118,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 118,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

Tyre Size-225/55 R17

Pass 30 Jul 2020 114,562 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 114,562 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

Tyre Size-225 55 R17 101W

Pass 24 Jul 2019 108,746 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 103,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jul 2017 96,036 miles

screen wash would benefit from attention

Fail 19 Jul 2017 96,036 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

screen wash would benefit from attention

Pass 5 Aug 2016 89,102 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 89,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,664 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 72,050 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 67,396 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 57,021 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 55,508 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 ZDT 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 70.6%.

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 ZDT, 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 ZDT registered?

DE09 ZDT is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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