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YT59 XXB

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

286,228 mi
Last recorded286,228 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 XXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 286,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 286,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 245,398 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 245,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 195,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 195,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 165,152 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 165,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 136,234 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 136,233 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 120,211 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 120,211 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,470 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,760 miles

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

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

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 XXB is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 YT59 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

YT59 XXB is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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