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BV59 YHS

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,990 mi
Last recorded106,990 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 106,990 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 106,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 105,471 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S Back Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 105,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 102,280 miles

slight play in steering rack

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s front top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front {REAR } lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and underbody covers fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 3 Jan 2023 96,469 miles

Engine and Under body trays fitted limiting view of some components

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 96,455 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine and Under body trays fitted limiting view of some components

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 91,353 miles

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

engine and underbody covers fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 5 Aug 2020 85,433 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 85,433 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 75,728 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 73,537 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2017 65,239 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 59,414 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 59,414 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,825 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 49,618 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,355 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,424 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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BV59 YHS is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BV59 YHS, 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 BV59 YHS registered?

BV59 YHS is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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