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SG59 SZY

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,342 mi
Last recorded116,342 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 SZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 116,342 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 110,044 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,744 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,877 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s front (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,676 miles

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

slight leak of grease from both front outer cv gaiters

Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,854 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension return pipe deteriorated slightly

Rear tyres low on tread edges.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 85,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension return pipe deteriorated slightly

Rear tyres low on tread edges.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,776 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 74,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 69,641 miles

inner edges front tyres wearing

Fail 31 Jan 2014 55,298 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 55,298 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 37,324 miles

osf tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Aug 2012 37,324 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

osf tyre worn on inside edge

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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SG59 SZY is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG59 SZY, 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 SG59 SZY registered?

SG59 SZY is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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