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SV59 VOF

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,679 mi
Last recorded195,679 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 195,679 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 190,378 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 184,195 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 184,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 180,290 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 175,208 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 167,528 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 160,915 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cut in sidewall and perishing

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 160,915 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cut in sidewall and perishing

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 148,048 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 148,048 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 131,605 miles

n/s/f drumstick slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2014 118,590 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 108,262 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 108,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight leak from p.a.s at rack

Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,865 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 70,861 miles

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

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

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 VOF is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

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

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