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AO58 WLA

2009 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

221,377 mi
Last recorded221,377 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 WLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 221,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tail light damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear seat bench folded down not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (Hi Level) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 221,376 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tail light damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear seat bench folded down not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (Hi Level) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 218,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens repaird

Fail 1 Jul 2019 218,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction sat/nav mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear light lens repaird

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

Pass 10 May 2018 216,671 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 216,033 miles

Emissions not tested Engine noisy misfiring and smokey (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant level too high

Engine stabiliser bar (torque reaction bar) bush excessively worn

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 205,058 miles

Both wipers smearing windscreen slightly

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 191,357 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 191,357 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 177,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 177,300 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 164,273 miles

exhaust gas leak around rear of engine noted during emissons test

underside covered making inspection difficult

Pass 15 Mar 2013 137,868 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 109,770 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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AO58 WLA is a 2009 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO58 WLA, 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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AO58 WLA is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 January 2009.

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