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VNZ 3050

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,647 mi
Last recorded130,647 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNZ 3050
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 130,647 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 122,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 114,539 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 111,844 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 108,156 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 108,156 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 100,684 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 92,007 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 92,007 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 86,901 miles

hydraulic fluid pump area damp

o/s/r shock damp

slight engine oil weeps

slight play at both front anti roll bar links

Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,245 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges and close to limit

hydraulic fluid pump area damp

o/s/r shock absorber damp

slight engine oil leak

slight play both front anti-roll bar links

Fail 15 Jun 2017 81,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

bonnet second catch handle inop

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges and close to limit

front pads low

hydraulic fluid pump area damp

n/s brake pad wear indicator wire broken

o/s/r shock absorber damp

rear pads worn

slight engine oil leak

slight play both front anti-roll bar links

vehicle needs tracking

wipers poor

Pass 26 May 2016 73,791 miles

both rear tyres worn low but ok

fluid leak at the front

front brake pads appear to be getting low on the insides

slight play both front anti-roll bar links

steering rack wet

Fail 24 May 2016 73,791 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low

fluid leak at the front

front brake pads appear to be getting low on the insides

slight play both front anti-roll bar links

steering rack wet

Pass 12 Jun 2015 61,378 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and have small cuts

o/s/r shock damp

Fail 12 Jun 2015 61,378 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges and have small cuts

engine tray hanging down

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r shock damp

o/s/r tyre worn and mishaped

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,719 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,347 miles

misting of oil on o/s/f and n/s/f suspension unit pipes.

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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VNZ 3050 is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VNZ 3050, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VNZ 3050 registered?

VNZ 3050 is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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