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SP09 TBV

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,589 mi
Last recorded83,589 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 TBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 83,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 78,683 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 78,400 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 73,205 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD AT THE REAR INSECURE

N/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACE DETERIORATING

Fail 21 May 2019 73,179 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD AT THE REAR INSECURE

N/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACE DETERIORATING

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

Pass 22 May 2018 63,479 miles

N/S REAR TYRE BEGINNING TO CRACK AROUND TREAD

O/S REAR ADITIONAL SIDE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 20 May 2017 53,089 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4,sligth corrtion,inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2016 41,023 miles

both rear tyres starting 2 perish in groves

Fail 20 May 2016 41,020 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting 2 perish in groves

Pass 20 May 2015 38,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 38,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 32,857 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 25,523 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 20,605 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 TBV is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 TBV, 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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SP09 TBV is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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