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DY59 OCU

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,851 mi
Last recorded62,851 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 OCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 62,851 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 57,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody and engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2023 57,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2022 54,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake noisey

Fail 28 Sep 2022 54,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake noisey

Pass 28 Sep 2021 51,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,010 miles

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

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

engine covers

Pass 3 Oct 2019 45,313 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 45,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 43,234 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 43,233 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 39,462 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 35,626 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 32,401 miles

Rear both rear brake discs are in poor condition

Rear tyres are going out of shape across tread

Fail 15 Dec 2015 32,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear both rear brake discs are in poor condition

Rear tyres are going out of shape across tread

Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,925 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 23,192 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 17,837 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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DY59 OCU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DY59 OCU, 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 DY59 OCU registered?

DY59 OCU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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