2009 Citroen C5 2.0L Diesel · LN09 LHZ
2009 Citroen C5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 120,740 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C5
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN09 LHZ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 120,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN09 LHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Citroen C5 (LN09 LHZ) between March 2012 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i”; “Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (”.
LN09 LHZ Mileage History
- 01/03/201235,363 mi
- 01/03/201235,363 mi
- 18/02/201343,259 mi+7,896 mi
- 12/03/201452,750 mi+9,491 mi
- 02/04/201452,752 mi+2 mi
- 03/04/201452,752 mi
- 04/03/201557,278 mi+4,526 mi
- 16/02/201663,347 mi+6,069 mi
- 03/01/201770,772 mi+7,425 mi
- 04/12/201776,024 mi+5,252 mi
- 03/12/201882,148 mi+6,124 mi
- 04/12/201990,239 mi+8,091 mi
- 07/12/202094,353 mi+4,114 mi
- 08/12/202198,335 mi+3,982 mi
- 05/12/2022104,953 mi+6,618 mi
- 08/12/2022104,958 mi+5 mi
- 04/12/2023111,791 mi+6,833 mi
- 16/12/2024116,905 mi+5,114 mi
- 04/12/2025120,740 mi+3,835 mi
- 04/12/2025120,740 mi
Average of roughly 6,204 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C5 (Mk2, X7)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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