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SH58 PPH

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

526,760 mi
Last recorded526,760 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 PPH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 526,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 526,760 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 513,808 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 513,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 495,881 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 19 Feb 2018 495,881 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2017 482,896 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 482,896 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 460,036 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 431,022 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 403,761 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 372,506 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 342,555 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 309,119 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 290,888 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 260,185 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 260,185 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 231,334 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 203,760 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 166,213 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 139,943 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 110,612 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,821 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,997 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,417 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 6 miles

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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SH58 PPH is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH58 PPH, 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 SH58 PPH registered?

SH58 PPH is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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