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FG59 YXU

2009 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,520 mi
Last recorded53,520 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 YXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 53,520 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 53,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 50,413 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 50,412 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 47,011 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 47,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 45,045 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 42,775 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 42,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 40,340 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 40,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 37,222 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 35,064 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 35,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction de polution fault comes up on display (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 32,952 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower joints slight wear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 30,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlight misted

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 27,095 miles

slight misting to offside front headlight noted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 23,538 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 19,400 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 15,411 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 15,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FG59 YXU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FG59 YXU, 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 FG59 YXU registered?

FG59 YXU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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