2009 Citroen C5 2.0L Diesel · ST09 MXD

The roadworthiness status of this Citroen C5 is critical due to a complete lack of data for the past five years. The last recorded test occurred in November 2021 at 120,079 miles, where the vehicle failed without any recorded defects. Since the current date is June 2026, the vehicle is over four years overdue for an MOT. This significant gap in testing suggests the car has either sat stationary for long periods or operated without legal certification, which raises substantial concerns regarding mechanical degradation and safety compliance. The mileage pattern remains consistent with low-to-moderate annual use, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between May 2018 and November 2021, the vehicle covered roughly 30,000 miles, moving from 90,152 to 120,079 miles. However, the absence of any records since 2021 means it is impossible to verify the current mileage or the rate of wear. A vehicle of this age with low mileage often suffers from perished rubber components, fluid breakdown, and corrosion regardless of the low odometer reading. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the mechanical integrity of the complex suspension system, which is a known failure point for this model. Given the age and the long hiatus in documented maintenance, check for significant structural rust on the sills and underbody, as well as brake caliper seizing and perished hoses. The failure in 2021 without recorded defects is an anomaly that suggests a potential administrative error or an incomplete test, making a professional mechanical inspection mandatory before any purchase is considered.