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YC09 MUV

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,470 mi
Last recorded180,470 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 MUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 180,470 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 168,347 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Oil spillage onto steering components

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 146,629 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Compression gas leakage from fuel injectors

Fail 30 May 2016 146,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack at input pinion (2.3.3b)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Compression gas leakage from fuel injectors

Pass 5 Dec 2014 116,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 116,385 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 90,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2012 65,133 miles

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

cant fully investigate underside for covers

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,133 miles

cant fully investigate underside for covers

Pass 3 May 2012 62,996 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YC09 MUV is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 YC09 MUV, 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 YC09 MUV registered?

YC09 MUV is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 May 2009.

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