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AJ59 LUD

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,807 mi
Last recorded168,807 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 LUD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 168,807 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable to calliper bushing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable to calliper bushing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess Rear Spheres corroded x4 (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 168,803 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable to calliper bushing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable to calliper bushing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front ABS Sensor bolt loose

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

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

Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess Rear Spheres corroded x4 (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 158,822 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 158,794 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 152,997 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 152,988 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 143,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 143,986 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 133,627 miles

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring system on

Fail 24 Jan 2019 133,625 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected steel pipe and hose (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring system on

Pass 17 Mar 2018 128,387 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2017 117,494 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2017 117,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 105,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 105,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 103,287 miles

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

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

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

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

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Sep 2014 98,335 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 10 Sep 2013 93,775 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 93,775 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,715 miles

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

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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AJ59 LUD is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ59 LUD, 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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AJ59 LUD is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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