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YD09 EYF

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,120 mi
Last recorded124,120 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 EYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 124,120 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Dec 2020 124,056 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2019 121,611 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 121,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 119,752 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Fail 25 Jun 2018 119,733 miles

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

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Pass 7 Jun 2017 116,548 miles

Central Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

EML light on at time of test

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre has cut in tread but no cord exposed

Fail 7 Jun 2017 116,548 miles

Central Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

EML light on at time of test

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre has cut in tread but no cord exposed

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 113,920 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 111,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 108,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 105,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 105,819 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 95,643 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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YD09 EYF is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EYF, 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 EYF registered?

YD09 EYF is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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