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SH09 CEX

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,330 mi
Last recorded172,330 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 CEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 172,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet inop.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 172,244 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet inop.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 91,839 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 91,792 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to inspect wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 82,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 82,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 74,461 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 74,442 miles

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

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 72,925 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 69,580 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 62,244 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,147 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 46,733 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some items

undertray fitted obscuring items

Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,504 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 39,504 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2014 33,361 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 30,572 miles

Oil leak

eml light on

slight play in os frip joint

Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,642 miles

2 screws in n/s/r tyre

drivers washer weak

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 17 Apr 2013 27,642 miles

2 screws in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers washer weak

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,006 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Apr 2012 21,006 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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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SH09 CEX is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SH09 CEX, 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 SH09 CEX registered?

SH09 CEX is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is SH09 CEX safe to buy?

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