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WN59 OMY

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,467 mi
Last recorded201,467 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 OMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 201,467 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 201,467 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre has wrong directional fitment. (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 193,745 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 193,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 193,745 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 110,780 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn - ( slight ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights - ( beam image and limit and far left is just in limit - advised adjustment ) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 104,084 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 98,270 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 98,268 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split nocking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,182 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor deteriorating but preventing the ingress on grease and dirt

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seats

Offside Front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play in ball joint

Offside Rear Inner side light bulb not working (non obligatory)

engine and gearbox damp with oil

o/s/f and n/s/f jacking points bent

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm, rear bushes deteriorating

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn to legal limit 1.6mm

service light on

Fail 16 Nov 2017 88,182 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor deteriorating but preventing the ingress on grease and dirt

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seats

Offside Front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play in ball joint

Offside Rear Inner side light bulb not working (non obligatory)

engine and gearbox damp with oil

o/s/f and n/s/f jacking points bent

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm, rear bushes deteriorating

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn to legal limit 1.6mm

service light on

Pass 18 Nov 2016 79,003 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 79,003 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both n/s & o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 68,558 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 17 Nov 2014 59,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,216 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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WN59 OMY is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OMY, 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 OMY registered?

WN59 OMY is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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