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VK09 WPF

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,941 mi
Last recorded108,941 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 WPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 108,941 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 100,999 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 100,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 97,626 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 90,670 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 85,730 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 76,765 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

advise power steering fluid leak

Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,779 miles

front discs badly worn and corroded

n/s/rear tyre worn

oil leaks

slight front brake judder from both sides.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 63,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs badly worn and corroded

n/s/rear tyre worn

oil leaks

slight front brake judder from both sides.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,063 miles

unable to check rear seat belts and rear boot area due to cargo

Fail 22 Oct 2015 58,063 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage number plate (6.1.C.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

unable to check rear seat belts and rear boot area due to cargo

Pass 20 Oct 2014 52,832 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 46,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 39,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,039 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VK09 WPF is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VK09 WPF, 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 VK09 WPF registered?

VK09 WPF is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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