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YS09 NVR

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,534 mi
Last recorded105,534 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 NVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 105,534 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 99,310 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 93,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 79,955 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 76,156 miles

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

Nearside front wing damaged

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

Underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2019 76,038 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front wing damaged

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

Underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2018 70,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Cracking on sidewall

Nearside front wing has slight damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & Cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & Cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2018 70,777 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Cracking on sidewall

Nearside front wing has slight damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & Cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & Cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2017 67,021 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2016 63,816 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 63,667 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 60,936 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 60,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,498 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 57,488 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,994 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 35,860 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,860 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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YS09 NVR is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS09 NVR, 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 YS09 NVR registered?

YS09 NVR is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 August 2009.

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