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SV59 VNW

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,133 mi
Last recorded104,133 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 VNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 104,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injectors (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 103,207 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

fuel injector slightly leaking gases

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Fail 22 Apr 2025 103,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake locking device ineffective flexi insecure (1.1.21 (f))

fuel injector slightly leaking gases

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Pass 30 Apr 2024 102,334 miles

nearside rear lamp cluster damage

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 102,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside rear lamp cluster damage

Pass 26 Apr 2023 101,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 98,177 miles

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

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 97,651 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2020 96,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Tax disc and permit holder. (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 96,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside outer and inner tread splitting/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Tax disc and permit holder. (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Inner edge wearing.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 94,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 92,455 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,650 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,416 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 88,416 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise wheel alignment check,tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2015 80,988 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,902 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,775 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,343 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 59,343 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise front w/blades smearing screen

advise rear pads low 90/ worn

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 VNW is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

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

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