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E10 MLK

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

164,383 mi
Last recorded164,383 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 MLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 164,383 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 158,061 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 157,447 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe going into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2022 143,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 143,420 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 134,463 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 134,341 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Nearside And Offside Front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 126,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play And Noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 126,788 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 118,544 miles

Both front bottom arm front and rear bushes perishing

Both rear discs slightly lipped

Engine and gearbox wet with oil

Exhaust back box heat shield partially insecure

Slight play in both front bottom arm rear bushes

Fail 18 Feb 2019 118,541 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front bottom arm front and rear bushes perishing

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Both rear discs slightly lipped

Engine and gearbox wet with oil

Exhaust back box heat shield partially insecure

Slight play in both front bottom arm rear bushes

Pass 28 Jun 2018 112,750 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 112,750 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front discs worn + pitted

Front pads low

Pass 22 Jun 2017 101,815 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

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

wiper blades smearing

Fail 22 Jun 2017 101,815 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 90,813 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,153 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 78,153 miles

Oil leak

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,289 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,493 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,266 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)

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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E10 MLK is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 E10 MLK, 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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E10 MLK is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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