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YF58 XXW

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

181,361 mi
Last recorded181,361 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 XXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2021 181,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner steering arm joint (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside 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 16 Sep 2020 165,763 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 165,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 154,919 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 154,919 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 231,747 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 231,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2017 133,902 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both slightly worn & corroded (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Wiper smearing slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2016 123,192 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 123,192 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 122,864 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 111,396 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 111,015 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 97,871 miles

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

engine runs too clean for smoke test

Fail 20 Feb 2014 97,871 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine runs too clean for smoke test

Pass 3 Feb 2013 87,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 74,701 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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YF58 XXW is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YF58 XXW, 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 YF58 XXW registered?

YF58 XXW is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 January 2009.

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