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DE09 ZFB

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,476 mi
Last recorded159,476 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 159,476 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 159,475 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))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2021 152,388 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 151,011 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 148,715 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 132,032 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 119,162 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r seat belt casing missing still functional

Pass 7 Sep 2016 106,756 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 96,617 miles

Centre child seats fitted o/s and n/s rear

high level stop light is inop

n/s front brake pad warning wire is broken

n/s mirror is insecure

n/s rear tyre is worn to 2mm advise replacement

slight wear in o/s rear suspension drop link

Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray is insecure and badly damaged

front tyres are worn on the inner edges and to 3mm advise replacement and tracking

n/s front brake pad warning wire is broken

Fail 27 Aug 2014 87,374 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray is insecure and badly damaged

front tyres are worn on the inner edges and to 3mm advise replacement and tracking

n/s front brake pad warning wire is broken

Pass 12 Sep 2013 79,653 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 79,653 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise replace n/s front suspension lower arm bush

all brake pads are worn

n/s front brake pad warning wire is broken

Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,314 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,046 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)

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

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat being fitted.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 71,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat being fitted.

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 ZFB is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFB, 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 ZFB is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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