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WN59 FKS

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

150,463 mi
Last recorded150,463 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 FKS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 150,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive and slight p.a.steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 150,463 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive and slight p.a.steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 133,372 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 133,372 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 133,277 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 123,593 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 123,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 108,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Oil leak From Engine ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 99,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Oil leak From Engine ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working RB207 fitted - OK (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 94,432 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 91,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55 R17 101W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55 R17 101W (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 91,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55 R17 101W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55 R17 101W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 83,961 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 83,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 75,307 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,244 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)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,060 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 52,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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WN59 FKS 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 52.6%.

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 WN59 FKS, 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 WN59 FKS registered?

WN59 FKS is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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