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RJ58 RVM

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,003 mi
Last recorded140,003 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 RVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 140,003 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 136,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 136,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 132,927 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 125,833 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 125,813 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 120,122 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 120,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn in hub excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive green fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play in hub slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 117,867 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 117,859 miles

Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 109,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Pass 23 May 2018 100,224 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 92,868 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 87,655 miles

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

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

advise heat shield above rear silencer hanging down.

Pass 13 May 2015 81,645 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 75,877 miles

offside rear tyre at 4 mm

Pass 24 May 2013 69,216 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 62,580 miles

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

Front discs badly lipped

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 62,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front discs badly lipped

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

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

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

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

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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RJ58 RVM is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RJ58 RVM, 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 RJ58 RVM registered?

RJ58 RVM is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 January 2009.

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