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RO09 TGZ

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,647 mi
Last recorded136,647 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 TGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 136,647 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 133,234 miles

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

rear inner tyre treads slightly distorted

Pass 25 Jul 2019 128,536 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Jul 2019 128,533 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2018 113,696 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 113,693 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 102,137 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 97,740 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 97,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,636 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to record

Pass 3 Apr 2014 67,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,366 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 57,181 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,448 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RO09 TGZ is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO09 TGZ, 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 RO09 TGZ registered?

RO09 TGZ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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