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YD59 AKN

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,196 mi
Last recorded134,196 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 AKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 134,196 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

power steering fluid level on min mark

Fail 17 Jan 2024 134,196 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

power steering fluid level on min mark

Pass 10 Jan 2023 129,693 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 124,302 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 119,793 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 119,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 'P' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 112,313 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 110,468 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 102,076 miles

oil leak poss start of power steering leak

Pass 7 Oct 2016 92,502 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 85,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 80,660 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 67,958 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,217 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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YD59 AKN 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 85.7%.

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 YD59 AKN, 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 YD59 AKN registered?

YD59 AKN is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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