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WU09 UKD

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,155 mi
Last recorded102,155 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 UKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 102,155 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 102,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Frip joint marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Air freshner removed from drivers view

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 95,653 miles

Nearside Front Frip joint has slight play

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 95,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Frip joint has slight play

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 86,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 86,693 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 76,578 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 76,421 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 66,142 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 27 Feb 2016 57,406 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 47,766 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,144 miles

front pads getting low and discs lipped

nsf tyre slightly damaged outerwall

rear pads getting low

slight damage osf tyre outerwall .getting low on very inner edge .

wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 24 Feb 2014 39,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front pads getting low and discs lipped

nsf tyre slightly damaged outerwall

rear pads getting low

slight damage osf tyre outerwall .getting low on very inner edge .

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,723 miles

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

both rear tyres deterioated /cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UKD is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU09 UKD, 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 UKD registered?

WU09 UKD is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is WU09 UKD safe to buy?

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