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DV59 WRN

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,758 mi
Last recorded171,758 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 WRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 171,758 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s&o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 171,534 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 169,870 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 169,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 101W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2021 159,479 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 152,646 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 139,552 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 128,342 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 128,342 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2018 128,342 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 117,335 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 105,691 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,795 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,101 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 48,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inside pads appear low

rear inside pads appear low

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 WRN is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WRN, 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 WRN is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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