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2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,560 mi
Last recorded139,560 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 CFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 139,560 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 139,560 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken N/S REAR BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working N/S FRONT ( SIDE LIGHT ) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake lagging in operation FRONT (1.2.1 (d))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 134,364 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 126,971 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 126,971 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S RACK BOOT SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn N/S FRONT STUB AXEL LOWER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT STUB AXEL LOWER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. REAR (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 117,612 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 110,593 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 110,573 miles

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

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

heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jan 2019 101,404 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 101,274 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 93,978 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 93,978 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 87,432 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 85,817 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 85,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread (recommend tyre) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,095 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,009 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,631 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting down.

rear inner brake pads getting down.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,517 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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WP59 CFU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WP59 CFU, 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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WP59 CFU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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