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RO09 ZPM

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,976 mi
Last recorded104,976 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 ZPM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 104,976 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 102,815 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 102,813 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 99,901 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 99,901 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 97,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 97,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 95,331 miles

Nearside Front top suspention bush

tyre condition

Fail 22 Apr 2021 95,331 miles

Nearside Front top suspention bush

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

tyre condition

Pass 19 May 2020 93,530 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,924 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,949 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,033 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Apr 2016 80,266 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 80,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 77,003 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 70,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 69,266 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 54,324 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 54,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,805 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,367 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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RO09 ZPM is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZPM, 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 ZPM registered?

RO09 ZPM is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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