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SP09 RVU

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,570 mi
Last recorded126,570 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 RVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 126,570 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 121,119 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 116,012 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 116,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 110,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 107,184 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 99,911 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 84,453 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Front brake disc's worn

Under trays fitted.

Fail 9 Feb 2019 84,453 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Front brake disc's worn

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 71,999 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 71,999 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,484 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre is badly perished and cracked

Oil leak ()

engine man lioght on

under trays covering most of the underside

Fail 22 Mar 2017 69,484 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is badly perished and cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre is badly perished and cracked

Oil leak ()

engine man lioght on

under trays covering most of the underside

Pass 25 Mar 2016 60,395 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 60,395 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both bulbs not correct fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 47,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2013 38,085 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,097 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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SP09 RVU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP09 RVU, 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 SP09 RVU registered?

SP09 RVU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is SP09 RVU safe to buy?

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