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V8 CSA

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,690 mi
Last recorded62,690 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 CSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 62,690 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 62,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through cracks on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also inner edge has stepping/uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 53,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 53,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 44,771 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 44,682 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))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 38,664 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 38,660 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))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 38,642 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 38,590 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 38,346 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

Pass 15 Jan 2019 38,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 36,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 36,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 33,407 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion on front and rear disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 32,043 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 27,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 23,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 20,566 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,698 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 13,665 miles

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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V8 CSA is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V8 CSA, 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 V8 CSA registered?

V8 CSA is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is V8 CSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 CSA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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