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DY59 WTP

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

220,319 mi
Last recorded220,319 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 WTP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 220,319 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 220,319 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 207,910 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 207,910 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 187,575 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 187,575 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 171,119 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 171,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 149,474 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 127,894 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 127,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 122,515 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 WTP is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DY59 WTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY59 WTP registered?

DY59 WTP is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is DY59 WTP safe to buy?

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