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DK09 ZPY

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,874 mi
Last recorded105,874 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 ZPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 105,874 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 105,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 100,083 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 86,450 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 65,055 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 61,573 miles

high level stop lamp disconected

Fail 6 Dec 2016 61,572 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose all securing bolts loose risk of total failure poss arm damage (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,517 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 55,513 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,683 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 47,643 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 47,643 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,599 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 34,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

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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DK09 ZPY is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DK09 ZPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK09 ZPY registered?

DK09 ZPY is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for DK09 ZPY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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