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YG59 XYL

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,162 mi
Last recorded33,162 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 XYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 33,162 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2026 33,155 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2025 28,711 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 24,582 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 24,564 miles

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 12 May 2023 19,758 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 19,752 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged OSF,OSR and NSR metal valves cracked. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2022 15,718 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Rear hydraulic suspension pipe perished/cracked by rear hydrastatic spheres.(not leaking at the time of test). (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 9,742 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 5,744 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 5,693 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 5,425 miles

all four tyres cracking on side walls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 5,414 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

all four tyres cracking on side walls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 5,297 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 4,963 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 4,237 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 XYL is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG59 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

YG59 XYL is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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