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YG09 VFK

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,770 mi
Last recorded92,770 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 VFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 92,770 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 92,522 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 83,082 miles

Front Tyres lightly cracking

Front Wiper blade smeary

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 83,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyres lightly cracking

Front Wiper blade smeary

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 74,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight play in inner track rod.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap sealing but outer casing is damaged.

under vehicle covers fitted.

Fail 3 Jul 2021 74,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight play in inner track rod.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap sealing but outer casing is damaged.

under vehicle covers fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2020 64,600 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 60,026 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 60,018 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 58,192 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 57,924 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,383 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,507 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 52,479 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 42,856 miles

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

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

note child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear unable to fully check seat belts

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 26,943 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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YG09 VFK is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VFK, 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 YG09 VFK registered?

YG09 VFK is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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