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YT09 SXL

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,838 mi
Last recorded70,838 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 SXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 70,838 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 64,044 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyrte is perished

Fail 24 May 2018 64,044 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyrte is perished

Pass 3 Aug 2017 61,644 miles

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

front tyres wearing inside edge

under trays and plastic covers fitted

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,649 miles

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 48,433 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 42,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside day time running light inop

Pass 3 May 2013 33,925 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,101 miles

Nearside Rear 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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YT09 SXL is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YT09 SXL, 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 YT09 SXL registered?

YT09 SXL is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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