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DU59 CVG

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,222 mi
Last recorded124,222 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 CVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 124,222 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 109,381 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 109,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 105,562 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 Worn out on inner edge, passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Jan 2020 105,562 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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 Worn out on inner edge, passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 100,118 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

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

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

Nearside rear tail light, one of two working

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

Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 23 Jan 2019 100,118 miles

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

Engine covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

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

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

Nearside rear tail light, one of two working

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

Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 6 Feb 2018 96,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 96,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 93,431 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 93,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 87,838 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAKS

Pass 25 Nov 2014 79,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers window inop

Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,500 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Nov 2013 69,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,348 miles

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

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

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

cant fully investigare underside for covers

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall not yet to cord

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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DU59 CVG is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU59 CVG, 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 DU59 CVG registered?

DU59 CVG is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is DU59 CVG safe to buy?

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