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SM58 HBA

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,161 mi
Last recorded85,161 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 HBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 85,161 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 81,066 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 81,066 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 78,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub carrier to wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub carrier to wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 75,110 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,970 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 70,970 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,662 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 60,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,215 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,937 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 46,071 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,071 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,175 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 37,489 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 35,502 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 27,008 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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SM58 HBA is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SM58 HBA, 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 SM58 HBA registered?

SM58 HBA is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 February 2009.

Is SM58 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM58 HBA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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