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DU09 EDP

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,763 mi
Last recorded88,763 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 EDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 88,763 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2021 88,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 75,886 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 75,886 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 67,034 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 67,007 miles

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,336 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 64,333 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 59,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Number plate light lense missing.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 59,328 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Number plate light lense missing.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S Number plate light lens missing,but operation o.k

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper rubbers started to smear

Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,218 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,955 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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DU09 EDP is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DU09 EDP, 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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DU09 EDP is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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