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TO02 REF

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,558 mi
Last recorded102,558 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTO02 REF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 102,558 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 98,840 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,838 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fluid suspension component has slight misting of oil rear

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 89,488 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fluid suspension component has slight misting of oil (rear)

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2020 89,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Attachment bolt missing and insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fluid suspension component has slight misting of oil (rear)

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2019 82,479 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 74,690 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear main suspension pipes at rear have slight seepage

Fail 6 Oct 2018 74,447 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel bearing worn to excess (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))

Suspension pipe leaking small rubber link pipe at rear split and leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear main suspension pipes at rear have slight seepage

Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,965 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 64,770 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure handbrake (3.5.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 54,200 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 44,027 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,399 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 33,161 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 27,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,376 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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TO02 REF is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc 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 TO02 REF, 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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TO02 REF is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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