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WJ09 XAX

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,114 mi
Last recorded116,114 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 XAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 116,114 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 116,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 115,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 112,218 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 112,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 109,904 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 107,359 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 102,811 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 102,331 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 95,416 miles

Slight misting of fluid, nearside front hub area

Pass 18 Dec 2018 88,040 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 87,271 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 82,226 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 72,263 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 62,199 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 54,697 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 46,760 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 36,965 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,830 miles

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 XAX is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

WJ09 XAX is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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