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YH09 FVP

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,704 mi
Last recorded164,704 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 FVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 164,704 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 Nov 2022 164,097 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 154,571 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 154,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 146,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 129,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 129,729 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 119,627 miles

Offside Front Inner worn on inner edge

Offside Rear worn on outer edges

Fail 23 Apr 2018 119,627 miles

Offside Front Inner worn on inner edge

Offside Rear worn on outer edges

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 106,097 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight smear on front wipers

Fail 20 Apr 2017 106,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight smear on front wipers

Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,338 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 89,338 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 80,667 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,630 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,985 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,899 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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YH09 FVP is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YH09 FVP, 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 YH09 FVP registered?

YH09 FVP is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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