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WU59 FNR

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,977 mi
Last recorded154,977 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 FNR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 154,977 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust heat shield slightly loose rear

Fail 10 Apr 2026 154,976 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust heat shield slightly loose rear

Pass 2 Apr 2025 153,289 miles

Offside Front DRL bulb inop

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 149,039 miles

Front nearside and offside slight knock when forward braking advise keeping a check on this

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 139,019 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 124,906 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 108,756 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,579 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 82,297 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 73,399 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 73,399 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 66,169 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 66,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,582 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,592 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 46,572 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 37,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 29,348 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,729 miles

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

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

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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WU59 FNR is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WU59 FNR, 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 WU59 FNR registered?

WU59 FNR is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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