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WV59 BXY

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,580 mi
Last recorded36,580 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 BXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 36,580 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front coil spring was not fractured or broken.

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 36,580 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 32,731 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 32,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 27,266 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 21,330 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 15,976 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 11,121 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 10,729 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 7,782 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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WV59 BXY is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV59 BXY, 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 WV59 BXY registered?

WV59 BXY is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is WV59 BXY safe to buy?

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