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V10 DPK

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,122 mi
Last recorded127,122 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 DPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2025 127,122 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded centre pipe in two places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected centre pipes (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 116,360 miles

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

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

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

areas of general corrosion

fluid suspension pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2023 107,692 miles

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2023 107,680 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering ram leaking Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wheel arch area (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 98,884 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 98,880 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 90,701 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 85,116 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,521 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))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 75,944 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,431 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,021 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

malfunction indicator lamp on

Fail 27 Mar 2015 51,021 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

malfunction indicator lamp on

Pass 11 Dec 2013 38,765 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 31,442 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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V10 DPK is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V10 DPK, 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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V10 DPK is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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