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AU59 TDX

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,336 mi
Last recorded97,336 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 TDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 97,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 97,306 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 89,617 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 89,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 88,864 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,307 miles

Front Lower suspension arm rear bushes worn. felt when braking

Front suspension weak

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear suspension pipe work to accumulator unit corroded on ferule

Unable to confirm front inner brake pad thickness

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2019 74,297 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2018 70,976 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 70,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension leg damp

Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,786 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusted on inner side (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 63,699 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened Front to rear at fuel tank (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusted on inner side (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,679 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 57,491 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 57,478 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

suspension pipes to rear spheres slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,366 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 51,365 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,559 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,070 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,855 miles

n/s/r tyre 2.8 mm

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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AU59 TDX is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 AU59 TDX, 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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What year was AU59 TDX registered?

AU59 TDX is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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