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YX59 XMC

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,338 mi
Last recorded152,338 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 XMC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 152,338 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 142,056 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack has mist of oil but no obvious leak s

Pass 14 Nov 2023 127,021 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Oct 2022 121,237 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 115,792 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 115,792 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 115,662 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 0.51 applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on the edges

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,829 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 88,797 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 82,625 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,673 miles

Rear both rear tyres getting low on tread

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 71,620 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 63,750 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 63,749 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,088 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 26,899 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 XMC is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

YX59 XMC is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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