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YX59 PFJ

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,931 mi
Last recorded98,931 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 PFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 98,931 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 98,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 92,224 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 92,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 90,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 90,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 85,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 85,891 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Not working as intended, Flashes a couple of times then stops (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 82,876 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 4 Nov 2016 80,432 miles

Emissions too low to test

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 80,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Emissions too low to test

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 73,982 miles

Cannot fully test N/S/F seat belt as child seat fitted

Emissions to low to test

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 73,976 miles

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

Cannot fully test N/S/F seat belt as child seat fitted

Emissions to low to test

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear body work chrom trim missing

Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,888 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 49,582 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 PFJ is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

YX59 PFJ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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