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YE09 FZS

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,309 mi
Last recorded164,309 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 FZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 164,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsf,osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 nsf,osf (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 163,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nsf,osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsf,osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 163,674 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nsf,osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsf,osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 161,698 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 151,114 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 150,866 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image distorted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image distorted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter dampness with oil

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 130,475 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 125,240 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.88mm also wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 120,665 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 113,637 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,108 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,995 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 91,655 miles

FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON PRESSURE / NAIL ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD / NOT REPAIRABLE 225 / 55 / 17 Y

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING ON FRONT BRAKES

Fail 25 Jul 2015 91,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON PRESSURE / NAIL ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD / NOT REPAIRABLE 225 / 55 / 17 Y

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,298 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 74,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 49,757 miles

air con condencer leaking

Pass 18 May 2012 34,885 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 FZS is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FZS, 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 FZS registered?

YE09 FZS is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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