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SK09 MVY

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,450 mi
Last recorded115,450 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 MVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 115,450 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 115,449 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks parking sensor wiring tied to anti roll bar (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 109,810 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 109,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,821 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 64,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,375 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 59,369 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking to rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 59,329 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,908 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,906 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 38,002 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 26,605 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 14,803 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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SK09 MVY is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SK09 MVY, 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 SK09 MVY registered?

SK09 MVY is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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