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YH09 TYU

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,412 mi
Last recorded163,412 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 TYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 163,412 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 159,312 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 156,256 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 156,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush in bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush in lower hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 152,206 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 152,206 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 146,747 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 146,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 137,487 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 127,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 119,227 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 119,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 112,860 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 108,458 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 104,599 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 99,774 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 96,485 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 92,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 92,492 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 TYU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 TYU, 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 TYU registered?

YH09 TYU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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The MOT history for YH09 TYU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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