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SJ09 UMF

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,225 mi
Last recorded175,225 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 UMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 175,225 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x 2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 175,225 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x 2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 150,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pin Bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 124,016 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

n/s/f anti roll bar link play in ball joint

n/s/r anti roll bar link play in ball joint

o/s/r anti roll bar link play in ball joint

slight play in o/s/f lower joint

Fail 19 Mar 2018 124,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

aux belt perished and split

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

n/s/f anti roll bar link play in ball joint

n/s/r anti roll bar link play in ball joint

o/s/r anti roll bar link play in ball joint

slight play in o/s/f lower joint

Pass 15 Mar 2017 103,374 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 103,374 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear side light not working 1 of 2

Pass 7 Mar 2016 91,550 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,078 miles

injectors leaking compressiom

Fail 10 Mar 2015 82,078 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

injectors leaking compressiom

Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,792 miles

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,291 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 UMF is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SJ09 UMF, 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 UMF registered?

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

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