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SD59 CDU

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

298,919 mi
Last recorded298,919 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 CDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 298,919 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 298,902 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF/Catalytic Converter split (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension mount has excessive play

Pass 8 Oct 2021 182,081 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 182,064 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong bulb fitted to outer tail lamp? (4.2.3 (c))

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

Power steering malfunctioning not smooth in operation (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 177,368 miles

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 173,367 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 163,039 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 162,985 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 149,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle covers fitted obscuring full inspection underneath

Fail 25 Jul 2017 149,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under vehicle covers fitted obscuring full inspection underneath

Pass 9 Jul 2016 218,319 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 218,319 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect H.I.D lamps fitted no beam patterns (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2015 126,455 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

haze on subframe from slight seap from steering rack

slight movement in offside front lower hub bush

Fail 15 May 2015 126,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

haze on subframe from slight seap from steering rack

slight movement in offside front lower hub bush

Pass 23 Nov 2012 47,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

oil slight misting

Fail 22 Nov 2012 47,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

oil slight misting

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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SD59 CDU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SD59 CDU, 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 SD59 CDU registered?

SD59 CDU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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