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VN58 HMU

2009 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,211 mi
Last recorded159,211 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 HMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 159,211 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 143,130 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 143,130 miles

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

Front Road wheel fixing missing ns and os (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 132,266 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 132,258 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 126,711 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 126,711 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 122,692 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip 'zone A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 122,692 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip 'zone A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 114,570 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 104,957 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 93,294 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,806 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil osr (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,916 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,440 miles

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

smoke level too low to read

Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,768 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 45,765 miles

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

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

emissions to low to read

Pass 25 Aug 2012 37,175 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 26,879 miles

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

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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VN58 HMU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN58 HMU, 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 VN58 HMU registered?

VN58 HMU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 February 2009.

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