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AF09 PCV

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,606 mi
Last recorded151,606 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 PCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 151,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2024 145,191 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2024 145,191 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2023 142,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 137,316 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 128,004 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 123,083 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2020 123,081 miles

Offside 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2019 114,559 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 114,559 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 101,617 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,095 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 78,868 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 67,304 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,397 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 45,433 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,234 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,962 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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AF09 PCV is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF09 PCV, 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 AF09 PCV registered?

AF09 PCV is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is AF09 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 PCV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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