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DU59 CWP

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

175,155 mi
Last recorded175,155 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 CWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 175,155 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 175,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 164,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 164,355 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 163,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases INADEQUATE REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 154,419 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 154,419 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 148,366 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 148,366 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 138,593 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 124,815 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 104,020 miles

Mudguard insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2018 104,020 miles

Mudguard insecure

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 87,607 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,655 miles

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

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

covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2016 73,652 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,145 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,216 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 60,216 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 53,968 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 45,834 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,834 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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DU59 CWP is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CWP, 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 CWP registered?

DU59 CWP is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is DU59 CWP safe to buy?

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