CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJ59 KXU

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,330 mi
Last recorded132,330 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 KXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 132,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 132,327 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 120,769 miles

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

Offside Front 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 6 Oct 2023 107,908 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 107,893 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,218 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working unable to assess wiring (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside stop lamp inoperative

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 94,140 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working unable to assess wiring (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside stop lamp inoperative

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,676 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension unit slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension unit slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 65,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension unit slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension unit slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 44,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect fluid suspension unit misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect fluid suspension unit misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2019 44,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect fluid suspension unit misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect fluid suspension unit misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 29,284 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 29,268 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 15,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 10 Jan 2017 15,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Jan 2016 13,884 miles

Slight fluid leaks offside and nearside front suspension.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 11,579 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 8,518 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 5,552 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WJ59 KXU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WJ59 KXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ59 KXU?

You can check the full history of WJ59 KXU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJ59 KXU registered?

WJ59 KXU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is WJ59 KXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ59 KXU shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ59 KXU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJ59 KXU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.