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VE59 HXX

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,587 mi
Last recorded218,587 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 HXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 218,587 miles

covers on sills inner and outer sills can not be viwed.

covers under car all round and under tray all round can not be viwed.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 194,368 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 194,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 157,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 115,220 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 107,190 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 107,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 79,953 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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VE59 HXX is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VE59 HXX, 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 VE59 HXX registered?

VE59 HXX is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is VE59 HXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 HXX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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