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2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,586 mi
Last recorded142,586 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 EUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2023 142,586 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit DPF clogged message on dash (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough on lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 130,175 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 117,011 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread band worn to 0 mm. Very close to exposing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 117,011 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread band worn to 0 mm. Very close to exposing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 106,079 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear twin position lamp not working

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust mounts are missing

number 4 injector is wet but no leak found

vehicle has an oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2020 106,079 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning heavy and knocktchy (2.1.5 (a))

centre exhaust mounts are missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear twin position lamp not working

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

number 4 injector is wet but no leak found

vehicle has an oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2020 106,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 98,689 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 98,689 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 90,217 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 90,217 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 73,225 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 73,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 62,379 miles

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

Item removed from drivers view.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 43,750 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 43,750 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 40,321 miles

AUX belt cracking.

Pass 9 May 2014 35,785 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 29,908 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 24,254 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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PY09 EUR is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PY09 EUR, 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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PY09 EUR is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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