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AD09 LMK

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,871 mi
Last recorded170,871 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 LMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2025 170,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Both Headlamp images poor

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 160,394 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 160,394 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc are corroded on inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 156,876 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 146,298 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 140,625 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 128,844 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 115,618 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,644 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 90,420 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 90,420 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 72,673 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,025 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,312 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 51,279 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,215 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 51,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AD09 LMK is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AD09 LMK, 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 AD09 LMK registered?

AD09 LMK is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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The MOT history for AD09 LMK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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