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CY09 GXN

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,209 mi
Last recorded136,209 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 GXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 136,209 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 81,676 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Apr 2024 76,386 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2023 68,813 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 66,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 58,882 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 55,877 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 55,877 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 55,586 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 54,255 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 51,740 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn to approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in windscreen below view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 51,740 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working offside rear tailgate position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn to approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in windscreen below view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 48,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower windscreen cracked in zone A but not affecting view to front

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 48,442 miles

Central Stop lamp not working hi-line (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,509 miles

Advise rear brake discs checked.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 39,674 miles

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

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

damage to screen swept area drivers side but not restricting view.

headlamp image adapters fitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,159 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 31,001 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 22,940 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 22,829 miles

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

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

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 GXN is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CY09 GXN, 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 GXN registered?

CY09 GXN is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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