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YH09 FYD

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,580 mi
Last recorded147,580 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 FYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 147,580 miles

Central Rear high leval stop lamp in operative

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2019 147,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear high leval stop lamp in operative

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2018 133,231 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 133,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 123,290 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2017 123,088 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s front (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2016 112,389 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 May 2016 112,389 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s rear (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s front (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working o/s rear (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Wheel stud(s) missing 4 (4.2.A.1e)

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 101,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 101,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 91,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 91,489 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 81,430 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,190 miles

front brake pads low

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 FYD is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FYD, 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 FYD registered?

YH09 FYD is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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