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SM59 CMZ

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,948 mi
Last recorded165,948 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 CMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 165,948 miles

All jacking points on sills damaged

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 163,161 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 163,154 miles

Offside Front Suspension component leaking Shock (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 158,176 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 131,441 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 104,580 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 104,580 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 71,641 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 71,632 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both pad warning wires u/s.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,119 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 40,255 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 32,511 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 25,888 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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SM59 CMZ is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SM59 CMZ, 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 SM59 CMZ registered?

SM59 CMZ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is SM59 CMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 CMZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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