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YX59 OZT

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

174,046 mi
Last recorded174,046 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 OZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 174,046 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 171,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 171,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 169,024 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 157,089 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 157,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2021 148,064 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 148,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 145,244 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 139,940 miles

Front Knocking at front when taking up drive and braking.

Nearside Front Slight edge wear on tyre.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring components.

Fail 10 Oct 2018 139,940 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Knocking at front when taking up drive and braking.

Nearside Front Slight edge wear on tyre.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring components.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 130,677 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wipers smearing slightly

coolant level below minimum

play in steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2017 130,677 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wipers smearing slightly

coolant level below minimum

play in steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 124,029 miles

coolant level low

rear brake discs wearing thin

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 14 Oct 2016 124,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

coolant level low

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 17 Sep 2015 115,323 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated cable for catch stretched/seized not allowing catch to function (8.4.2)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear 245x40x18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245x45x18 (4.1.E.1)

front and rear axles fitted with different size tyres front 245x45x18 rear 245x40x18

nearside rear tyre has nail in shoulder 245x40x18

Fail 17 Sep 2015 115,323 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated cable for catch stretched/seized not allowing catch to function (8.4.2)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear 245x40x18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245x45x18 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front and rear axles fitted with different size tyres front 245x45x18 rear 245x40x18

nearside rear tyre has nail in shoulder 245x40x18

Pass 11 Oct 2014 104,638 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 95,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Oct 2013 95,209 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 84,527 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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YX59 OZT is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YX59 OZT, 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 YX59 OZT registered?

YX59 OZT is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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