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YE09 GAU

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,167 mi
Last recorded150,167 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 150,167 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 114,232 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 109,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all tyres inner outer edges worn

Fail 26 May 2018 109,011 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all tyres inner outer edges worn

Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,318 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on shoulders

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on shoulders

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2017 105,318 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on shoulders

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on shoulders

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,300 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

unusual wear both rear tyres, high/low points inner shoulders

Pass 20 Oct 2015 84,723 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

unusual wear both rear tyres, high/low points inner shoulders

Fail 20 Oct 2015 84,723 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing front subframe mounting bolts (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing front subframe mounting bolts (2.5.A.4)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

unusual wear both rear tyres, high/low points inner shoulders

Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre has high and low points on inner tread pattern.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 59,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front brake pad sensors disconnected

Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,644 miles

offside front brake pad sensors disconnected

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,496 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 GAU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YE09 GAU, 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 GAU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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