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SD59 WMJ

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,672 mi
Last recorded167,672 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 WMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2021 167,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn Noisey when rotated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty cannot see any visible leaks on the system (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 144,381 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated / in poor condition **STRONG ADVISE**

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside front brake pad warning wire damaged - Vehicle side

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2019 144,381 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 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated / in poor condition **STRONG ADVISE**

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside front brake pad warning wire damaged - Vehicle side

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and worn to legal limit - 1.6mm **STRONG ADVISE**

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit - 1.6mm **STRONG ADVISE**

Offside front tyre heavily worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn to legal limit - 1.6mm **STRONG ADVISE**

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2018 125,715 miles

Auxiliary drive belt perished

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Front brake pads wearing low

Front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

High level brake light not working

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside front brake warning wire broken

Rear shock absorbers weak

Undertray in poor condition

Various oil leaks

Fail 25 Jul 2018 125,712 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Auxiliary drive belt perished

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Brake fluid level low

Coolant level low

Front brake pads wearing low

Front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

High level brake light not working

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside front brake warning wire broken

Rear shock absorbers weak

Undertray in poor condition

Various oil leaks

Pass 12 Jul 2017 110,990 miles

Both fron lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield deteriorating

High level stop light not working

Nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside front anti-roll bar centre bush deteriorating

Oil leak

Slight fluid weep from steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2016 91,489 miles

Steering rack damp

Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,553 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,106 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 57,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,764 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,669 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 35,505 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 WMJ is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

SD59 WMJ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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