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WP59 CFV

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,063 mi
Last recorded161,063 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 161,063 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 161,063 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 147,113 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 136,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front 3mm of tread approx

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slight lump on Nearside rear inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 136,273 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front 3mm of tread approx

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slight lump on Nearside rear inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 121,223 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 121,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 107,174 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Light misting steering rack area (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 107,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Light misting steering rack area (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 95,446 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 91,290 miles

Front brake discs under-cut

Fail 17 Feb 2016 91,288 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs under-cut

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs under-cut

Pass 25 Feb 2015 75,859 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 75,859 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,258 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,723 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 CFV is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CFV, 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 WP59 CFV registered?

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

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