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WN09 VNH

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,982 mi
Last recorded94,982 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 VNH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 94,982 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 83,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 75,415 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 75,414 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 74,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 74,560 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 70,417 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 66,871 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 66,857 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 63,080 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,846 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 56,427 miles

Rear pads appear low

Pass 12 Jul 2016 50,609 miles

under covers not allowing full inspection of underneath

Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,836 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 38,235 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,226 miles

all tyres perished around tread pattern.

Pass 19 Jul 2012

small stone chips front screen

Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,397 miles

all 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

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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WN09 VNH is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WN09 VNH, 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 WN09 VNH registered?

WN09 VNH is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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