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YG59 OSJ

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,926 mi
Last recorded83,926 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 OSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 83,926 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

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

Fail 12 May 2017 83,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

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

Pass 21 May 2016 70,910 miles

Both side rear tyres inner shoulder wearing smooth.

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front brake discs scored and pitted. (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear brake discs inner face slightly scored and pitted. (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate AIRbag (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,224 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,811 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 49,811 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 38,069 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 38,069 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,107 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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YG59 OSJ is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 OSJ, 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 YG59 OSJ registered?

YG59 OSJ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is YG59 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 OSJ 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.

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