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SW08 RTW

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,088 mi
Last recorded144,088 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 RTW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 144,088 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 137,410 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 128,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 128,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 120,464 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 100,681 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 100,432 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,564 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,031 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,891 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 49,882 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,227 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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SW08 RTW is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW08 RTW, 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 SW08 RTW registered?

SW08 RTW is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 February 2009.

Is SW08 RTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 RTW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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