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SY09 DFO

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,917 mi
Last recorded58,917 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 DFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 58,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 56,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 56,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 54,977 miles

vehicle suspension stuck on low setting

Pass 8 Nov 2023 54,976 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 54,976 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 53,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferule end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferule end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 50,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 49,229 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 49,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 46,702 miles

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe hoses seeping at accumalater s both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both pipes corroded at accumalater (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 46,702 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at accumalater (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear over subframe and fuel tank in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe hoses seeping at accumalater s both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both pipes corroded at accumalater (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 42,906 miles

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))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 42,902 miles

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

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 39,660 miles

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Gas suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated both sides (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.D.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 36,183 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 36,144 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 32,609 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 29,041 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 24,210 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,740 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 18,738 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 11,119 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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SY09 DFO is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SY09 DFO, 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 SY09 DFO registered?

SY09 DFO is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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