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SJ09 OTD

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,434 mi
Last recorded74,434 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 OTD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 74,434 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bot have corroded outer casings (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 74,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose metal end pipes at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,021 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 59,239 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on edge

Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,997 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,045 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 48,045 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,919 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 40,464 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,722 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,637 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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SJ09 OTD is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJ09 OTD, 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 SJ09 OTD registered?

SJ09 OTD is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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