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EK09 EWP

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,478 mi
Last recorded78,478 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 EWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2017 78,478 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,535 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 72,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 63,478 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,822 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 54,035 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 54,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wheels/tyres replaced with 17's.Different size to the 18's on the front

cracking in front suspension arm rear bushes

front screen has signs of wiper damage on ns not effecting view

part of clip on nsf wiper missing

Fail 28 Feb 2014 49,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cracking in front suspension arm rear bushes

front screen has signs of wiper damage on ns not effecting view

part of clip on nsf wiper missing

Pass 28 Jun 2013 41,205 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 41,188 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,908 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 25,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EK09 EWP is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EK09 EWP, 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 EK09 EWP registered?

EK09 EWP is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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