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VN09 ZWZ

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

237,418 mi
Last recorded237,418 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 ZWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 237,418 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 237,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 219,695 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 219,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 205,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 205,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 177,456 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 177,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 150,515 miles

Front wipers smear slightly.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle under tray damaged.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 150,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front wipers smear slightly.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle under tray damaged.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 119,051 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 88,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,838 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 63,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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VN09 ZWZ is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VN09 ZWZ, 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 VN09 ZWZ registered?

VN09 ZWZ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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