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SP09 RWL

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,161 mi
Last recorded118,161 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 RWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 118,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 118,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 101,300 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 100,854 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,176 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 72,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 72,667 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 57,550 miles

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 27 Mar 2012 57,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

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 RWL is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RWL, 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 RWL registered?

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

Is SP09 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP09 RWL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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