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YX09 RUV

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,043 mi
Last recorded120,043 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 RUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 120,043 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 120,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 108,409 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 108,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wheel end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wheel end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 98,102 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 98,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 87,038 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,126 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,000 miles

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

front tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 6 Jun 2014 68,953 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 62,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,690 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 51,419 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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YX09 RUV is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YX09 RUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX09 RUV registered?

YX09 RUV is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is YX09 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX09 RUV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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