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YH09 FVV

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,437 mi
Last recorded93,437 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 FVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 93,437 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 84,708 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 84,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2022 82,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2021 77,075 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front driveshaft outer cv joint boot slight leak

Rear tow bar rusting

Pass 19 Jun 2020 71,416 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 64,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 53,599 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 53,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 50,978 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,158 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,220 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,267 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 34,418 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 31,521 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,374 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 FVV is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YH09 FVV, 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 FVV registered?

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

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