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CE59 CDX

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,178 mi
Last recorded92,178 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 CDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2025 92,178 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 71,698 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 61,158 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 61,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ...rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ...rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ...within tread block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ...rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ...within tread block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 52,964 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 49,836 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 49,831 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 43,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 43,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 38,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 28,209 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 19,993 miles

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

undershield fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Apr 2014 1,492 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 1,120 miles

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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CE59 CDX is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE59 CDX, 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 CE59 CDX registered?

CE59 CDX is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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