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SC09 XMZ

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,808 mi
Last recorded175,808 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 XMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2022 175,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 162,003 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 160,988 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 152,038 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 x discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vechicle has slight oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2019 142,907 miles

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

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

front wipers not the best

Pass 9 Aug 2018 133,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 122,922 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 110,240 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 110,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working middle (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 95,940 miles

Centre Stop Lamp Not Working

N/S/R Tyre Cracking and has Some Wear On Side Wall

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2015 95,940 miles

Centre Stop Lamp Not Working

N/S/R Tyre Cracking and has Some Wear On Side Wall

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2014 85,443 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 85,443 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2013 72,271 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 65,840 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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SC09 XMZ is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SC09 XMZ, 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 SC09 XMZ registered?

SC09 XMZ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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