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DU59 MZG

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,224 mi
Last recorded102,224 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 MZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 102,224 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 93,993 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 90,339 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 90,191 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,276 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 88,275 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,363 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 86,362 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 84,591 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 84,590 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn thin on outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,107 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 80,107 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 74,461 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 74,461 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,463 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 68,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,060 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 61,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,582 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,615 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,107 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 18,312 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 MZG 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 68.2%.

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 MZG, 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 MZG registered?

DU59 MZG is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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