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SV59 VNG

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,379 mi
Last recorded104,379 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 VNG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 104,379 miles

Gear box oil leak

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre + perished

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 104,346 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Gear box oil leak

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre + perished

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 102,546 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

gear box oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2025 102,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot burst (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2024 100,807 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 100,807 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 94,850 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 89,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 89,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 83,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,330 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 67,520 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 67,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,721 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 64,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,497 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 60,497 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 56,246 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,765 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 46,191 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 36,713 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SV59 VNG is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SV59 VNG, 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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SV59 VNG is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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