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AK59 WJX

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,791 mi
Last recorded200,791 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 WJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 200,791 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 200,789 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 196,570 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 192,567 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK END (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 192,541 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))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK END (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 186,887 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 186,887 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 180,691 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 172,776 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Secondary tailgate position lamp not working

Fail 17 Dec 2020 172,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Secondary tailgate position lamp not working

Pass 11 Dec 2019 143,592 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 143,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 131,023 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 120,048 miles

exhaust emissions too low to register on gas analyser

Pass 4 Oct 2016 103,734 miles

n/s front bumper damaged.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 89,089 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 89,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 82,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Fail 6 Nov 2013 63,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 6 Nov 2013 63,424 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 15 Nov 2012 44,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyrs perishing inbetween tread blocks

Pass 15 Nov 2012 44,735 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

both rear tyrs perishing inbetween tread blocks

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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AK59 WJX is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK59 WJX, 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 AK59 WJX registered?

AK59 WJX is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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