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SM09 RSO

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,726 mi
Last recorded51,726 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 RSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 51,726 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/n/s ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 44,562 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 38,829 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 33,497 miles

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

offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2015 30,698 miles

rear tyres are cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2015 30,695 miles

Rear tyres are cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2015 30,694 miles

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

Engine light on

Rear tyres are cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2014 16,863 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 16,863 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Cover over the lower engine bay. Can not see the steering rack.

Covers over both floors. Can not see all the floors.

Covers over both outter sills. Can not see both sills

Pass 25 Apr 2013 16,003 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 13,951 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

osr tyre craking

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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SM09 RSO is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SM09 RSO, 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 SM09 RSO registered?

SM09 RSO is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is SM09 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 RSO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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