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SH09 PVD

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,564 mi
Last recorded161,564 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 161,564 miles

Offside Front brake slight lagg

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 161,564 miles

Offside Front brake slight lagg

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 160,622 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 160,622 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 155,109 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 155,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 138,762 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 130,898 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 114,791 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 99,378 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 99,360 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 87,316 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,113 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 44,039 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,866 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 25,863 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PVD is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PVD, 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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SH09 PVD is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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