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WU59 POF

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,017 mi
Last recorded166,017 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 POF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 166,017 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 158,558 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 148,379 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 148,376 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 138,167 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 116,202 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 101,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly and to limit

Fail 22 Sep 2016 101,309 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly and to limit

Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,035 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,562 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 75,562 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,170 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 60,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,036 miles

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

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

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 POF is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU59 POF, 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 POF registered?

WU59 POF is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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