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VO09 YVC

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,058 mi
Last recorded145,058 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 YVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 145,058 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 131,596 miles

both rear tyres 2mm on edges

wear on front brake disc s

Fail 20 Sep 2016 132,296 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres 2mm on edges

wear on front brake disc s

Pass 9 Dec 2015 123,626 miles

Offside Front cv boot deteriorating

Offside Front stabalizer link has slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2014 104,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 104,669 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 89,411 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,233 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 51,233 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,479 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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VO09 YVC is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VO09 YVC, 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 VO09 YVC registered?

VO09 YVC is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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