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YE09 FZN

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,515 mi
Last recorded135,515 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 FZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 135,515 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 135,513 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet (6.2.3 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 123,460 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 123,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,522 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,971 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear brake discs

engine cover fitted

oil residue on the engine

slight movement in n/s/f steering

Pass 1 Oct 2018 82,975 miles

both front wipers are smearing

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

n/s/r tyre is on 3mm and is perished

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,267 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,362 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,725 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 61,520 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 58,391 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,391 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,800 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 FZN is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FZN, 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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YE09 FZN is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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