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MT09 ZZJ

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,564 mi
Last recorded159,564 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 ZZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 159,564 miles

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 3 Mar 2026 159,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 4 Mar 2025 153,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 3 Mar 2025 153,621 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 4 Mar 2024 146,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 136,602 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 132,899 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 132,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 131,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 126,571 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 121,554 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 121,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 113,555 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 105,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

passenger wiper

Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,671 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 84,258 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 72,198 miles

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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MT09 ZZJ 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 76.5%.

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 MT09 ZZJ, 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 MT09 ZZJ registered?

MT09 ZZJ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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