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YL59 HCU

2010 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,713 mi
Last recorded71,713 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL59 HCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 71,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 71,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 71,708 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides, bottom hub bush, where bottom arm bolts through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 52,831 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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YL59 HCU is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 86,377 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 YL59 HCU, 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 16 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YL59 HCU registered?

YL59 HCU is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 January 2010.

Is YL59 HCU safe to buy?

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