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WF09 XXR

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,198 mi
Last recorded112,198 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 XXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 112,198 miles

Front reg plate deteriorating

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 112,166 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to severe oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front reg plate deteriorating

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 106,014 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 106,011 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 100,783 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 100,781 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 94,166 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 94,161 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,505 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 87,331 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 83,087 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 75,308 miles

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

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))

Fail 13 May 2019 75,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 67,046 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2018 67,046 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 66,981 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,235 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 54,537 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 49,378 miles

damage to nearside door mirror glass

Fail 29 Jan 2015 49,376 miles

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

damage to nearside door mirror glass

Pass 29 Jan 2014 37,643 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 21,387 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,051 miles

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

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

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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WF09 XXR is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WF09 XXR, 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 WF09 XXR registered?

WF09 XXR is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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