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VO59 TZY

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,008 mi
Last recorded181,008 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 TZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 181,008 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 181,008 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 169,597 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 166,282 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 158,406 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 158,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 152,438 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 142,656 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 142,541 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 129,741 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 129,741 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 118,165 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 108,189 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 96,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 2.mm in centre 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,182 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake disc,s lipped

Pass 13 Jan 2014 63,045 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 63,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 44,469 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 44,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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VO59 TZY is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VO59 TZY, 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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VO59 TZY is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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