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WU09 UJW

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,999 mi
Last recorded192,999 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 UJW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 192,999 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 192,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 182,423 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 176,134 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 176,132 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2017 171,228 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 162,913 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 162,913 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 159,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2016 159,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 225/55/16 others 225/60/16 (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 154,425 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 154,103 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 144,943 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 144,943 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 134,623 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 124,646 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 117,753 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 110,005 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 105,904 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 97,343 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,357 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 82,271 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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WU09 UJW is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WU09 UJW, 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 WU09 UJW registered?

WU09 UJW is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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