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YE59 REU

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

181,539 mi
Last recorded181,539 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 REU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 181,539 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 181,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 179,991 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 179,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 178,660 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat sheild rattling

Pass 30 Jul 2019 177,222 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 163,509 miles

Engine cover , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Lighting ; Headlamp bulb access cover missing , Offside

Steering ; P.A.S. fluid level at minimum

Pass 16 Aug 2017 149,275 miles

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Lighting ; Headlamp bulb cover missing , o/s

Tyres ; Tread at wear limit bars , areas at 2 mm

Fail 15 Aug 2017 149,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Lighting ; Headlamp bulb cover missing , o/s

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyres ; Tread at wear limit bars , areas at 2 mm

Pass 24 Aug 2016 136,320 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 136,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 114,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 114,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 101,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 101,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 68,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 68,637 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YE59 REU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YE59 REU, 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 YE59 REU registered?

YE59 REU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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