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AP09 AKU

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,781 mi
Last recorded159,781 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 AKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 159,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 159,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 145,778 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 145,729 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 130,370 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 112,480 miles

can not fully inspect sills/sill covers

Fail 6 Dec 2021 112,480 miles

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

can not fully inspect sills/sill covers

Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 27 Nov 2020 98,032 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,363 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Jun 2018 73,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Jun 2017 66,487 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak of grease (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Jun 2017 66,487 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak of grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,710 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2016 58,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,078 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,027 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre AT 3mm tread

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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AP09 AKU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AP09 AKU, 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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AP09 AKU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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