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SJ09 UON

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,840 mi
Last recorded168,840 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 UON
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 168,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 156,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces starting to show signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 156,957 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (225/55/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces starting to show signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 148,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various components corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2020 144,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at timing covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 144,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf bottom ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at timing covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 135,516 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 127,005 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 116,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 116,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 98,690 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 98,690 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective notchy (2.3.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,303 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 82,303 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 68,324 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 68,321 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,899 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 54,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,602 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UON is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UON, 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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SJ09 UON is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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