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SD09 FJV

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,100 mi
Last recorded155,100 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 FJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 155,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 148,384 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 148,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 140,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under carriage corroded but not excessive

Pass 10 Jan 2022 115,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged offside

Fail 8 Jan 2022 115,025 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged offside

Pass 6 Jan 2021 90,009 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 89,605 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 arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 63,951 miles

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))

Offside Front headlight has slight crack on lenze

Pass 10 Jan 2019 62,038 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 59,310 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 53,927 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 45,652 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,750 miles

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

front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 38,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,932 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 34,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 28,940 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,642 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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SD09 FJV is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SD09 FJV, 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 FJV registered?

SD09 FJV is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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