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YG09 VGC

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,819 mi
Last recorded19,819 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 VGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 19,819 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 19,489 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 19,082 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 18,690 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 18,260 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 18,111 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 17,940 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 17,541 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 16,922 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 16,553 miles

Nearside underside minor corrosion showing

Offside underside minor corrosion showing

Fail 20 Mar 2017 16,553 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside underside minor corrosion showing

Offside underside minor corrosion showing

Pass 18 Mar 2016 16,018 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 16,017 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking below resevoir (2.4.D.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,710 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 14,541 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 14,517 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 13,869 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 13,286 miles

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

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

electronic handbrake fault message on dash difficult to release when using switch

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 VGC is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YG09 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

YG09 VGC is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 April 2009.

Is YG09 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 VGC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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