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WU09 LYA

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,267 mi
Last recorded115,267 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 LYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 May 2019 115,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 6 Jun 2018 102,008 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 88,357 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)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 May 2017 88,357 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 May 2016 74,969 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,616 miles

2x child seats fitted unable to fully inspect seat belts

Fail 3 Jun 2015 64,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2x child seats fitted unable to fully inspect seat belts

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)

front pads low

small cut nearside front tyres sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,315 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,148 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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WU09 LYA 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 WU09 LYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU09 LYA registered?

WU09 LYA is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 April 2009.

Is WU09 LYA safe to buy?

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