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DG59 PUA

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,056 mi
Last recorded152,056 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 PUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 152,056 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 152,056 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 144,062 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 137,566 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 137,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 129,660 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 129,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension outer bush (in aluminum upright below ball joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper anti-squeal spring missing

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 111,800 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 111,800 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2020 107,727 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 101,825 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 101,825 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 88,819 miles

Nearside Front pad warning wire broke

Fail 11 May 2018 88,819 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front pad warning wire broke

Pass 12 May 2017 75,372 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 65,788 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,274 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX 70% WORN/UNDERBODY &ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,992 miles

Paseenger side windsceen has small stone chip

Fail 4 Sep 2014 50,992 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Paseenger side windsceen has small stone chip

Pass 10 Sep 2013 42,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre scrubbing outter edge / offside rear tyre 2.2mm left on tread

Rear brake pads 85% worn inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 42,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre scrubbing outter edge / offside rear tyre 2.2mm left on tread

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake pads 85% worn inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 34,250 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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DG59 PUA is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DG59 PUA, 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 DG59 PUA registered?

DG59 PUA is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is DG59 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 PUA shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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