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DV59 WRL

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,033 mi
Last recorded147,033 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 WRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 147,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 147,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 141,704 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 141,703 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2019 129,059 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 114,668 miles

Rear REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HEAT SHIELD RATTLING

Pass 17 Feb 2017 99,546 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 99,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,504 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 84,504 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 68,094 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 68,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 58,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,738 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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DV59 WRL is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DV59 WRL, 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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DV59 WRL is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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