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WK59 VDZ

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,093 mi
Last recorded55,093 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 VDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 55,093 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have slight rust ring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 54,356 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 54,356 miles

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected plus reverse light coming on when reverse is deselected (4.6.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 53,667 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 52,470 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 50,961 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 49,690 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 48,401 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 46,311 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 42,746 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 39,313 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 35,297 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 35,297 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 29,122 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 24,850 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 24,850 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 18,954 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 10,903 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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WK59 VDZ is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WK59 VDZ, 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 WK59 VDZ registered?

WK59 VDZ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WK59 VDZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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