2009 Citroen C5 2.0L Diesel · KV59 FFR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred major mechanical repairs. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 220,914 miles, this followed a significant failure just eleven days prior. The record shows an instability in mechanical care, as critical components like the suspension and braking system were only addressed after failing an inspection. The persistence of steering issues across multiple years suggests the owner performs only the minimum work required to pass the MOT rather than conducting proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is high for a 17-year-old vehicle, with 220,914 miles representing an average usage of nearly 13,000 miles per year. The data shows an unusual lack of activity between March 2023 and December 2025, where the car covered only 8 miles in over two years. This gap suggests either a long period of standing or a discrepancy in mileage recording. However, the high annual mileage puts extreme strain on the drivetrain and complex Citroen suspension components, which is evidenced by the recurring failures noted in the records. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the hydraulic suspension system and the steering assembly. The December 2025 failure highlighted an inoperative front suspension and a leaking central rear pipe, indicating the complex hydropneumatic system is nearing total failure. The offside steering rack inner joints have been a recurring fault since at least 2022, suggesting the repair may have been temporary or the rack remains failing. The brakes also require a check for binding and parking brake efficiency, as these were flagged in the late 2025 failure.