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SV59 VNO

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,188 mi
Last recorded164,188 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 164,188 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 151,330 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 151,323 miles

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 145,908 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 137,442 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 129,192 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 129,192 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 117,915 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 94,529 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 78,644 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,532 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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SV59 VNO is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SV59 VNO, 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 SV59 VNO registered?

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

Is SV59 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV59 VNO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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