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SD09 EWY

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,820 mi
Last recorded66,820 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 EWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 66,820 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 66,820 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60/R16 98V (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60/R16 98V (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2016 56,515 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 51,315 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 51,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,172 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 39,170 miles

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

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

Front brake discs and pads worn

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,043 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,759 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SD09 EWY is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SD09 EWY, 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 SD09 EWY registered?

SD09 EWY is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is SD09 EWY safe to buy?

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