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VX09 XTU

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,862 mi
Last recorded110,862 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 XTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 110,862 miles

REAR DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Fail 22 Nov 2018 110,841 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached NUT MISSING (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Pass 30 Nov 2017 101,340 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 101,340 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 89,515 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 77,598 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,944 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,751 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 33,751 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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VX09 XTU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX09 XTU, 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 VX09 XTU registered?

VX09 XTU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is VX09 XTU safe to buy?

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