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YE09 FZC

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,212 mi
Last recorded94,212 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 FZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 94,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 92,084 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 92,055 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 88,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 84,781 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,334 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,448 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,919 miles

zero emmisions detected

Fail 26 Mar 2015 63,835 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,835 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 56,581 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outside edge

Fail 7 Jul 2014 56,581 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outside edge

Pass 13 Jul 2013 46,111 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jul 2012 33,117 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,117 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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YE09 FZC is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YE09 FZC, 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 YE09 FZC registered?

YE09 FZC is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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