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SP59 WBU

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,595 mi
Last recorded154,595 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 WBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 154,595 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 148,290 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 144,331 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 144,299 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside body sill damaged

offside body sill damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2019 138,380 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 132,158 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 132,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 126,616 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 123,862 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 123,862 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 117,382 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front pads low

Fail 24 Sep 2015 117,382 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2014 111,031 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 105,533 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 94,823 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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SP59 WBU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SP59 WBU, 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 SP59 WBU registered?

SP59 WBU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is SP59 WBU safe to buy?

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