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YT09 SXR

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,721 mi
Last recorded192,721 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 SXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 192,721 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 192,507 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 183,420 miles

slight leak from power steering rack

slight play in nsf anti roll bar link bar and also both rears

Fail 26 Feb 2019 183,420 miles

Headlamp aim too low osf and nsf (4.1.2 (a))

slight leak from power steering rack

slight play in nsf anti roll bar link bar and also both rears

Pass 15 Feb 2018 106,213 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 106,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,470 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,788 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 81,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 63,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,629 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 46,914 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,369 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 41,333 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,482 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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YT09 SXR is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YT09 SXR, 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 SXR registered?

YT09 SXR is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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