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SJ09 UOF

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,309 mi
Last recorded75,309 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 UOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 75,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 75,291 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 74,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 72,203 miles

fuel cleaner

Fail 3 Jun 2024 72,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

fuel cleaner

Pass 30 May 2023 70,731 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 69,119 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 67,474 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 67,460 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 64,904 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 64,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 64,139 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 64,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 57,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0 mm and inner disc`s corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also both front are weak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 mm and inner disc`s corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 57,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0 mm and inner disc`s corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also both front are weak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 mm and inner disc`s corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 50,716 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 thou (3.5.1g)

n/s/front shock weeping

Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,823 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,386 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 27,386 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 17,633 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 16,591 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 UOF is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UOF, 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 UOF registered?

SJ09 UOF is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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