CarVerify

Free Car Check

YG59 HJO

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,770 mi
Last recorded98,770 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 HJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2019 98,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Handbrake cables appear to not be properly located, needs further investigation

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (225/55/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished and is worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Outer Driveshaft boot deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 94,848 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 94,848 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 89,688 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,145 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 64,118 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,819 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 51,819 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,805 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YG59 HJO is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YG59 HJO, 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 YG59 HJO?

You can check the full history of YG59 HJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YG59 HJO registered?

YG59 HJO is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is YG59 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 HJO shows 9 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.

Does YG59 HJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YG59 HJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.