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CV59 NFY

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,281 mi
Last recorded80,281 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 NFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 80,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low (2.8mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 80,213 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low (2.8mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 78,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low (2.6mm) and worn on both tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread slightly low (2.8mm) and worn on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread slightly low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 78,383 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low (2.6mm) and worn on both tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread slightly low (2.8mm) and worn on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread slightly low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 76,155 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear both rear shocks have corroded casings

Fail 25 Oct 2021 76,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear both rear shocks have corroded casings

Pass 11 Nov 2020 74,022 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn on both tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed O/S/F (drivers) seatbelt webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre slightly worn on both tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bot rear wheel hub front stabilizer bar bushes perished and slightly split with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 73,838 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn on both tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed O/S/F (drivers) seatbelt webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre slightly worn on both tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bot rear wheel hub front stabilizer bar bushes perished and slightly split with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,267 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 71,267 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 68,594 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 68,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 63,674 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 63,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake fluid low

front brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Jul 2016 55,572 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 48,375 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 40,755 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,059 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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CV59 NFY is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CV59 NFY, 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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CV59 NFY is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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