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FL09 JYU

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,495 mi
Last recorded87,495 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 JYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 87,495 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 84,912 miles

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated

n/s outer c.v boot clip snapped

Fail 24 Feb 2023 84,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated

n/s outer c.v boot clip snapped

Pass 18 Mar 2022 82,399 miles

Front discs worn

Front tyres cracking and worn on edges

Nearside Front wishbone bush splitting

Fail 18 Mar 2022 82,399 miles

Front discs worn

Front tyres cracking and worn on edges

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

Nearside Front wishbone bush splitting

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 78,862 miles

Front discs lipped

Offside Front Lower suspension joint has slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2020 75,707 miles

Nearside Front c.v boot clip loose

tail pipe cover loose

Pass 20 Feb 2019 71,985 miles

Front disc lipped

child lock on both rear doors

Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,086 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 60,957 miles

Front brake disc's corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 57,052 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2015 38,865 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 38,865 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

small cut nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,071 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside washers inop

Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,735 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,809 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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FL09 JYU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FL09 JYU, 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 FL09 JYU registered?

FL09 JYU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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