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AIG 4483

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,256 mi
Last recorded94,256 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 4483
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,256 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking

cover sills and under trays fitted

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspensions arms front bush worn

Fail 28 Sep 2020 94,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres tread cracking

cover sills and under trays fitted

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspensions arms front bush worn

Pass 2 Oct 2019 89,118 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Swivel joint/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sill covers/Undertrays

Fail 2 Oct 2019 89,118 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Swivel joint/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sill covers/Undertrays

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 83,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre badly worn inside edge

Plastic undertrays fritted

Sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2018 83,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre badly worn inside edge

Plastic undertrays fritted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,536 miles

cover sills and under trays fitted

slight play on both rear drop links

Fail 4 Oct 2017 76,535 miles

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

cover sills and under trays fitted

slight play on both rear drop links

Pass 4 Oct 2016 71,171 miles

Both rear drop links have slight play

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

Offside Front bottom ball joint very slight play

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

Plastic undertrays fitted

Power steering fluid leak from pipes

sill covers fitted

slight knock through steering wheel when rotated

Fail 4 Oct 2016 71,171 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear drop links have slight play

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

Offside Front bottom ball joint very slight play

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

Plastic undertrays fitted

Power steering fluid leak from pipes

sill covers fitted

slight knock through steering wheel when rotated

Pass 14 Sep 2015 65,311 miles

edges of both front tyres bald and nearing limit, step tyres

slight play on both rear drop links

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 65,311 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

edges of both front tyres bald and nearing limit, step tyres

rear heat shield loose

slight play on both rear drop links

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,686 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

slight play on n/s/r drop link

Pass 12 Oct 2013 51,759 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 51,744 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,180 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,707 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s wiper streaking screen slightly

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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AIG 4483 is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AIG 4483, 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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AIG 4483 is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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