MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,740 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear fluid suspension hydraulic pipes very corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge due to cupping (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside & offside rear anti roll bar mounting brackets very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear chassis rails by sub frame mounts corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake disc excessively deteriorated (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by sub frame mounting excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear fluid suspension hydraulic pipes very corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge due to cupping (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside & offside rear anti roll bar mounting brackets very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear chassis rails by sub frame mounts corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear fluid suspension hydraulic pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear rear suspension bump stop missing
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside & offside rear anti roll bar mounting brackets corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres worn & slightly out of shape (cupping) on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear fluid suspension pipes slightly corroded
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear fluid suspension pipes slightly corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside front tyres on limit on outer edges also perished/cracking, recommend repace (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc surfaces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front inner wheel arches corroded
Intermittent fault with horn/working time of test
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear hydraulic suspension components corroded
Rear vehicle underside and suspension components corroded
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front inner wheel arches corroded
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear hydraulic suspension components corroded
Rear vehicle underside and suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear hydro suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear hydro suspension components corroded
oil leak engine area
rear hydro suspension pipes corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
oil leak engine area
rear hydro suspension pipes corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated
Offside Front tyre below 1.6mm not within central 3/4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear tyre deteriorated
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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SD59 MVC is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 SD59 MVC, 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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SD59 MVC is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 October 2009.
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