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WJ59 WVE

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

80,953 mi
Last recorded80,953 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 WVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,953 miles

Front brakes wearing

Front tyres wearing

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 80,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brakes wearing

Front tyres wearing

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,837 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 74,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working came on during test (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2015 59,613 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 46,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,101 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,743 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 34,809 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,809 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 32,152 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,152 miles

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

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

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

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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WJ59 WVE is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WVE, 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 WJ59 WVE registered?

WJ59 WVE is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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