MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,330 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
engine cover fitted obscuring some items
undertray fitted obscuring items
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
Oil leak
eml light on
slight play in os frip joint
2 screws in n/s/r tyre
drivers washer weak
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/r tyre perished
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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