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YT59 UEV

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

196,348 mi
Last recorded196,348 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 UEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 196,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 187,395 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 134,128 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside headlight damaged

power steering weeping from rack pinion

Fail 24 Jul 2018 134,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlight damaged

power steering weeping from rack pinion

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 134,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking suspect rack pinion or pipes at pinion connection (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 105,835 miles

Nearside headlamp damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2017 105,835 miles

Nearside headlamp damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,386 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 70,762 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 70,762 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement sus arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement sus arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 61,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2014 61,989 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,447 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 35,933 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 35,933 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

front wipers smearing

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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YT59 UEV is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YT59 UEV, 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 YT59 UEV registered?

YT59 UEV is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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