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SV59 NCN

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,740 mi
Last recorded141,740 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 NCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 141,740 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 141,410 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 124,673 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 110,335 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 110,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 92,597 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 80,153 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 76,827 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly...215/60*16

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 61,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn edges of tread pattern down to raised tread

steering rack slightly damp around pinion

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2016 50,851 miles

under body guards fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016 50,851 miles

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

under body guards fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 42,001 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 29,884 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 21,965 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 21,965 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,775 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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SV59 NCN is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV59 NCN, 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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SV59 NCN is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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