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ST59 DYH

2009 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,139 mi
Last recorded88,139 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 DYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 88,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 84,870 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 79,916 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 79,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 72,396 miles

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))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 65,695 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 65,695 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 60,088 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 55,593 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Feb 2020 55,593 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2019 55,544 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 54,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing dog paw (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing dog paw (2.5.B.1a)

both front wipers worn

Pass 29 Nov 2016 50,415 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 50,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working,,,possibly frozen (8.2.3)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 46,906 miles

child seat offside rear

dampness at nearside rear suspension unit ,car wet on under side at time of test

Pass 25 Nov 2014 41,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 34,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 34,056 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST59 DYH is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel 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 ST59 DYH, 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 ST59 DYH registered?

ST59 DYH is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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