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EA09 SXW

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,925 mi
Last recorded120,925 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 SXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 120,925 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 113,547 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 102,267 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 102,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 82,631 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 55,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 53,253 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 53,253 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 51,252 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 47,068 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 47,068 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake discs worn and require replacement (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,075 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,638 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,088 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,612 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 18,991 miles

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)

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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EA09 SXW is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EA09 SXW, 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 EA09 SXW registered?

EA09 SXW is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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The MOT history for EA09 SXW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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