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WF59 LGJ

2009 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,939 mi
Last recorded108,939 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 LGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 108,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2025 108,913 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 102,743 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 102,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 94,401 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 94,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 92,274 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 88,639 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 86,592 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 86,592 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 85,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 84,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 81,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 81,402 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 79,257 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 69,463 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 69,463 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 54,216 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 42,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,792 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WF59 LGJ is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WF59 LGJ, 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 WF59 LGJ registered?

WF59 LGJ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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