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YD09 EYG

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,038 mi
Last recorded165,038 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 EYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 165,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

rear number deteriorating

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2019 165,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

rear number deteriorating

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 155,694 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 155,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 140,569 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 130,163 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 120,672 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 112,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlight mask's fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2014 112,264 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlight mask's fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2013 103,141 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 83,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,146 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 EYG is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EYG, 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 EYG registered?

YD09 EYG is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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