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DN09 YZW

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,032 mi
Last recorded82,032 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 YZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 82,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 77,362 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rears corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 70,728 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 70,728 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall has cut in and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 65,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous sidewall gouges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 57,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 51,722 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished & worn low inner shoulder & nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Rear all main suspension pressure pipes corroded

exhaust emissions too clean to register

recommend suspension ride height check/adjust - high at front/low at rear

Fail 4 May 2018 51,553 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 43,777 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 May 2017 43,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,640 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 34,060 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,060 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,465 miles

front suspension firm in operation

Pass 21 Jun 2013 24,388 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,066 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 18,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DN09 YZW is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DN09 YZW, 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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DN09 YZW is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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