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SK09 MWE

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,827 mi
Last recorded138,827 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 MWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 138,827 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 138,524 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery Insecure

Emission's poor on limit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad's look low?? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arm Pin sleeve (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Head lamp beam image poor, (bulb poor)

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Disc and brake Pad have been getting VERY hot, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape flat spot's 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge, flat spot, tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arm Pin sleeve (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear unable to test Trailer electrical socket, adapter appears stuck

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively all (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 134,974 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 134,974 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 125,705 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 125,664 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 110,278 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 91,424 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Jan 2018 91,424 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edger

Pass 10 May 2017 79,199 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 79,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush chalked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 67,254 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 17 May 2016 67,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 55,354 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 38,445 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2014 38,445 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 21,541 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 20,152 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,129 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 MWE is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver 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 SK09 MWE, 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 MWE registered?

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

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