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YG09 VFJ

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,486 mi
Last recorded108,486 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 VFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 108,486 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 108,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop lamp inop but not obviously connected

Fail 29 Mar 2012 108,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop lamp inop but not obviously connected

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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YG09 VFJ is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG09 VFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YG09 VFJ?

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What year was YG09 VFJ registered?

YG09 VFJ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is YG09 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 VFJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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