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YD09 EXM

2009 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,591 mi
Last recorded129,591 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 EXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 129,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 129,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 119,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 109,139 miles

Centre brake light not working

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2016 109,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre brake light not working

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2015 98,109 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)

advise nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,956 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 86,956 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2013 77,193 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 77,193 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 70,795 miles

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

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

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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YD09 EXM is a 2009 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YD09 EXM, 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 YD09 EXM registered?

YD09 EXM is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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The MOT history for YD09 EXM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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