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VK09 MZD

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,690 mi
Last recorded115,690 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 MZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 115,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 112,683 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 112,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 110,446 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 104,873 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 102,443 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2018 91,229 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 78,938 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,749 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 69,244 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 69,244 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 56,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,044 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,931 miles

nearside wiperblade split

Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,752 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 39,752 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 30,007 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,554 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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VK09 MZD is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK09 MZD, 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 VK09 MZD registered?

VK09 MZD is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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