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VO59 XVX

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

156,020 mi
Last recorded156,020 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 XVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 156,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocker /strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer brake pad low

Fail 17 Jul 2025 156,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush on bottom arm [outer] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bushon bottom arm [outer] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer brake pad low

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocker /strut (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 149,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Rear hose into valve block (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 149,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Rear hose into valve block (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 141,947 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 135,484 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 135,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 125,397 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 120,299 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 120,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 114,143 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 114,143 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 105,994 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,930 miles

rear suspension return hose split

Fail 7 Aug 2017 94,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear suspension return hose split

Pass 12 Aug 2016 82,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear suspension return hose split

Fail 12 Aug 2016 82,754 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear suspension return hose split

Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,968 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,319 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 66,318 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

coolant level low

Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,209 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,440 miles

All four tyres worn edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Aug 2012 46,440 miles

All four tyres worn edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 XVX is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XVX, 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 VO59 XVX registered?

VO59 XVX is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is VO59 XVX safe to buy?

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