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DT09 SMT

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,893 mi
Last recorded166,893 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT09 SMT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 166,893 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 162,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 154,399 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 154,072 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Nov 2016 135,186 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 4 Nov 2016 135,186 miles

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

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

nearside front suspension unit damp

Pass 29 Oct 2015 111,845 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 111,845 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 92,791 miles

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

nearside front suspension unit damp

nearside rear tpms valve corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre is worn to 3mm in the center of tread

O/S/F anti roll bar drop link bottom boot clip is missing but but still secure

O/S/R tyre is worn to 2mm in the center of tread

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,065 miles

offside headlamp washer not working

Fail 11 Jul 2012 50,065 miles

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

offside headlamp washer not working

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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DT09 SMT is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,946cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DT09 SMT, 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 DT09 SMT registered?

DT09 SMT is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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