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RO09 THG

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

192,064 mi
Last recorded192,064 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 192,064 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 180,813 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 180,813 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 171,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2022 171,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 161,467 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 154,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 142,146 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 142,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Body component insecure heatshield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 132,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake pads wearing

Pass 6 Feb 2017 118,613 miles

Bonnet difficult to open, catch and cable seizing

Pass 1 Feb 2016 101,247 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 83,696 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 83,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 66,549 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 50,174 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,513 miles

spare wheel 3mm

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 THG is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver 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 RO09 THG, 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 THG registered?

RO09 THG is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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