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VO09 XYV

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,759 mi
Last recorded95,759 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 XYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 95,759 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Plastic sill & under covers present at time of test

Pass 8 May 2018 93,526 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,177 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

steering feels slightly notchy at the wheel but free when jacked

Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,341 miles

clutch pedal starting to wear smooth

n/s/r reflector cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2015 66,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

clutch pedal starting to wear smooth

n/s/r reflector cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,982 miles

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

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

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 56,982 miles

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

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

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

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,978 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 35,082 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 35,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VO09 XYV is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO09 XYV, 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 VO09 XYV registered?

VO09 XYV is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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