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WJ09 LHU

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,523 mi
Last recorded96,523 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 LHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 96,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 87,423 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns front on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 76,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 67,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and shoulders 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and shoulders 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in shoulders 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit approx 1.7mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 4 Nov 2022 67,341 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and shoulders 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and shoulders 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in shoulders 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit approx 1.7mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 10 Dec 2021 63,506 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 63,004 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 62,132 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 58,308 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 58,308 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 Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt not fully retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,114 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 53,114 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear Tyre tread is close to legal limit and Tyre is cracked and perished.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,041 miles

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

Offside Rear cracking on tyre tread and outer wall

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 47,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear cracking on tyre tread and outer wall

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,950 miles

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

Slight cracking on rear outer tyre walls and treads

Fail 15 Mar 2016 39,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Slight cracking on rear outer tyre walls and treads

Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,259 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,141 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,477 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,204 miles

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

Offside Front 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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WJ09 LHU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ09 LHU, 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 WJ09 LHU registered?

WJ09 LHU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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