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EK09 TTV

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,068 mi
Last recorded174,068 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 TTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 174,068 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/r lower shock bush not completely in housing, but no play detected, advise attention (2.7.4)

front and rear inner brake pads appear to be worn low

Fail 31 Mar 2017 174,068 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lowest bush in hub assembly (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/r lower shock bush not completely in housing, but no play detected, advise attention (2.7.4)

front and rear inner brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 22 Jun 2016 152,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 152,494 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing bolts loose (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 152,488 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides very high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outter (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 121,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre slight runout

Fail 31 Mar 2015 121,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre slight runout

Pass 4 Apr 2014 107,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 107,060 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2013 91,029 miles

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

o/s front slight brake bind

Pass 30 Mar 2013 91,029 miles

o/s front slight brake bind

Pass 21 Mar 2013 90,830 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 90,756 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 90,755 miles

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

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

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

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 TTV is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TTV, 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 TTV registered?

EK09 TTV is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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