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SP59 RCO

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

57,465 mi
Last recorded57,465 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 57,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2025 47,530 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot twisted

Pass 15 May 2024 45,361 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 45,119 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 41,536 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 39,747 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 38,985 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 38,843 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,467 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,897 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 33,476 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 28,012 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,169 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 16,734 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 16,734 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 RCO is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SP59 RCO, 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 RCO registered?

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

Is SP59 RCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 RCO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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