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YH09 HNR

2009 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,440 mi
Last recorded135,440 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 HNR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 135,440 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 17 Nov 2022 135,434 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Nov 2021 129,203 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

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

centre brake light not working

Fail 2 Nov 2021 129,178 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 30 Nov 2020 124,176 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 114,867 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 114,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 99,630 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 87,186 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 78,910 miles

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

Engine management lamp on

Pass 15 Sep 2015 70,195 miles

front tyres have small cracks in treads

Fail 15 Sep 2015 70,195 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres have small cracks in treads

Fail 15 Oct 2014 68,224 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre has cracks between treads

Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,224 miles

offside front tyre has cracks between treads

Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HNR is a 2009 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HNR, 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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YH09 HNR is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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