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SP59 RBX

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,081 mi
Last recorded143,081 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 RBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2019 143,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 134,175 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 134,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 129,864 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both [ADVISE TO CHANGE] (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

underbody trays fitted and plastic sill covers

Fail 22 Jul 2017 129,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FROM TURBO (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded and deteriated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking INJECTOR (7.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both [ADVISE TO CHANGE] (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

underbody trays fitted and plastic sill covers

Pass 22 Jul 2016 120,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 109,241 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 91,869 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 91,869 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 78,461 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,837 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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SP59 RBX is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SP59 RBX, 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 SP59 RBX registered?

SP59 RBX is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is SP59 RBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 RBX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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