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WG09 UME

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,763 mi
Last recorded98,763 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 UME
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 98,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 93,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 93,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 89,797 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 89,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between front pipe and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure clamp between front pipe to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 84,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 79,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 74,602 miles

under trays fitted limiting to underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2020 74,600 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))

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

under trays fitted limiting to underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2019 67,801 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 67,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower arm pinch bolt nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 57,907 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

underfloor covers fitted limiting underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2017 50,796 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 50,485 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 42,875 miles

Under floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Nov 2015 34,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

underfloor trims and sill trims fitted limiting access to underside and sills

Pass 6 Nov 2014 27,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 21,707 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 19,612 miles

the o/s front suspension unit is damp but not causing any problem as yet keep under observation

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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WG09 UME is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WG09 UME, 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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WG09 UME is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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