2009 Citroen C5 2.0L Diesel · FN09 HNB

The Citroen C5 presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 14 February 2024 at 165,347 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the two most recent annual tests showing clean passes and no advisories on suspension, brakes, or corrosion. Prior to this, the vehicle suffered two administrative failures in late 2021 and 2022 where the tester recorded no defects, indicating the car was presented prematurely or paperwork lapsed rather than suffering mechanical faults. At roughly 17 years old the C5 shows 165,347 miles, equating to about 9,726 miles per year, which is typical for the age. The record reveals a near-stall in use between November 2021 and February 2024: only 3,214 miles accrued across 27 months, with the November 2022 failure at 164,343 miles just 10 miles above the November 2021 failure. Such low recent accumulation suggests the car sat unused for long periods, a pattern that often masks perished rubber components and seized calipers not caught in a static test. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for degradation from standing, as prolonged inactivity accelerates rubber cracking. The brake discs and calipers warrant checks for binding or corrosion after the low-mileage lay-up. The clean MOT history offers no flagged structural rust, but the underside and sills should still be examined for moisture-driven corrosion typical of a 2009 French saloon. Given the sparse but clean record, the previous owner likely kept basic upkeep current yet allowed the car to idle for months at a time. Verify the cambelt and fluid intervals independently, since MOT data does not capture scheduled servicing.