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YC59 JMV

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,076 mi
Last recorded164,076 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 JMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 164,076 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 164,070 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2024 155,404 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 155,402 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 146,005 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively inners of fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 145,571 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively inners of fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 136,095 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component o/s of stig rack / pipe area & undertray looks oily, under tray preventing full examination (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 135,705 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s outer boot split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component o/s of stig rack / pipe area & undertray looks oily, under tray preventing full examination (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 125,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s of stig rack area & undertray looks slightly oily ? no leakage showing !

rear brake pads lowish

Pass 27 Oct 2020 119,785 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

o/s of stig rack area & under tray looks slightly oily ?? no leakage showing !

Pass 16 Apr 2019 108,260 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

o/s/r door & arch damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2018 96,870 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre tread perished, inner edge has bad uneven tread wear & (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,456 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

treads of rear tyres perished ,both also showing uneven tread wear on inner edges.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 72,608 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f bald on outer edge & (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 72,590 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f bald on outer edge & (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,197 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 40,866 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 38,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YC59 JMV is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YC59 JMV, 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 YC59 JMV registered?

YC59 JMV is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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