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AU09 WEW

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,527 mi
Last recorded79,527 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 WEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 79,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 74,173 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 74,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 70,220 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 70,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 70,199 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ducks foot joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ducks foot joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 68,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 65,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 65,110 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 62,754 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 60,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 57,250 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,737 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 52,737 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 48,792 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,061 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 45,018 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,986 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,603 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,621 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AU09 WEW is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU09 WEW, 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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AU09 WEW is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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