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DE59 CWJ

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,272 mi
Last recorded156,272 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 CWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 156,272 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 147,016 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 141,303 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 134,164 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 127,386 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 120,134 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 112,717 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 112,717 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 106,828 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 100,581 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 100,577 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 94,532 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 86,525 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,678 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,155 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 75,155 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

1 nearside rear sidelight not working (duel)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre has cut in side wall not showing cords

Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,413 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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DE59 CWJ is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE59 CWJ, 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 DE59 CWJ registered?

DE59 CWJ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is DE59 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 CWJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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