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EO09 TZE

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,784 mi
Last recorded80,784 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 TZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 80,784 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 80,784 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 77,455 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 77,455 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 73,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2021 73,120 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 70,125 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 63,364 miles

Front tyres scrubbing on inner shoulders

Fail 16 May 2019 63,362 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres scrubbing on inner shoulders

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 57,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 51,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 43,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 34,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 34,194 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 22,412 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 17,768 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 17,516 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EO09 TZE is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EO09 TZE, 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 EO09 TZE registered?

EO09 TZE is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is EO09 TZE safe to buy?

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