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SV59 VXY

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

196,877 mi
Last recorded196,877 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 VXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 196,877 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 167,651 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper lever not on stop when park brake is off.

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

Fail 14 May 2023 167,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper lever not on stop when park brake is off.

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

Pass 11 May 2022 156,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2022 155,974 miles

Front Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking leaking from pipe seals that go into rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 147,948 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 147,948 miles

Front Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

no timing belt history.

Pass 3 Apr 2020 143,237 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by subframe mounting point and flexible brake hose mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 143,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolts missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by subframe mounting point and flexible brake hose mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 119,901 miles

slight misting of oil on steering rack pipes

Pass 25 Jul 2017 110,127 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

offside rear tyres wearing thin on edges

plastic undertrays fitted not able to check items

rear brake discs corroded and worn

slight missing around steering rack

Fail 25 Jul 2017 110,125 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

offside rear tyres wearing thin on edges

plastic undertrays fitted not able to check items

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,237 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 87,982 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 78,369 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,641 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight movement in nsf wheel

Fail 15 Jul 2013 63,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight movement in nsf wheel

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,271 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 51,271 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VXY is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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