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YS09 VFK

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,013 mi
Last recorded197,013 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 VFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 197,013 miles

Nearside Main beam incorrect

High level stoplight not working

Pass 17 Aug 2018 187,151 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 187,151 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 167,316 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 167,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 55 ZR17 Budget (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 147,590 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak engine ()

engine management light on

Fail 4 Aug 2016 147,590 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

engine management light on

Pass 7 Aug 2015 129,518 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2015 129,518 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 108,916 miles

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

front brake disks grooved

steering rack damp but not leaking at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,233 miles

power steering rack damp but not leaking at time of test

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 15 Aug 2013 87,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

power steering rack damp but not leaking at time of test

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,420 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 69,420 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 VFK is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 YS09 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

YS09 VFK is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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