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SK09 MWN

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,127 mi
Last recorded77,127 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 MWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 77,127 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 77,127 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking At rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 75,285 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 73,865 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 71,867 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 69,934 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,827 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 66,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 63,234 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,949 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,488 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,746 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 45,779 miles

Both front daytime running lights not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 37,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,217 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 29,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nail in off side front tyre

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 MWN is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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