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DE59 LWO

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,586 mi
Last recorded155,586 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 LWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 155,586 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 151,624 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 151,615 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2017 144,098 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 144,095 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2016 128,676 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 128,676 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 108,903 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 108,903 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 99,795 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 90,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 90,917 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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DE59 LWO is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DE59 LWO, 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 LWO registered?

DE59 LWO is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is DE59 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 LWO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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