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YE09 OWM

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,264 mi
Last recorded133,264 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 OWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 133,264 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met brake test requirements

Fail 7 Dec 2020 133,264 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met brake test requirements

Pass 25 Feb 2020 130,004 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 130,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 121,728 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 114,844 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 102,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,060 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s front lower suspension joint

Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,327 miles

nearside front sphere slight leak

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,167 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,151 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 30,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OWM is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OWM, 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 OWM registered?

YE09 OWM is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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