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CY09 GMX

2009 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,615 mi
Last recorded97,615 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 GMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2022 97,615 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside, front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,068 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear, both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 95,161 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,252 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 82,072 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 82,065 miles

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

Suspension component leaking Offside front corner (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,818 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,498 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,501 miles

o.s outer driveshaft gator slightly perished but not leaking

slight misting of oil on both front suspension sphere pipes

slight play in both front suspension arm lower ball joints

Fail 8 Jun 2015 56,501 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o.s outer driveshaft gator slightly perished

slight misting of oil on both front suspension sphere pipes

slight play in both front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,619 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 47,619 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,259 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 40,216 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,630 miles

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

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

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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CY09 GMX is a 2009 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CY09 GMX, 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 CY09 GMX registered?

CY09 GMX is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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