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RE09 VCA

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,906 mi
Last recorded54,906 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 VCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 54,906 miles

Front Under tray damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 54,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Under tray damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 52,658 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2024 49,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 49,182 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 45,444 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 41,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 40,009 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 40,009 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 38,265 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 35,974 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 35,973 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 32,482 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 32,482 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 29,005 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,503 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 20,746 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 17,930 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 16,234 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 10,076 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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RE09 VCA is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE09 VCA, 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 RE09 VCA registered?

RE09 VCA is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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