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YX59 XRV

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,515 mi
Last recorded169,515 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 XRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 169,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 169,513 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 149,600 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 126,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 126,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 115,076 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,263 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 101,260 miles

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing both front and nearside rear (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2021 92,648 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 92,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 85,400 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 85,227 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 77,708 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 76,404 miles

Brake fluid becoming quite dark - suspect over due for change.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and offside rear. ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread 1mm on very edges (4mm in testable area).

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread bald on inside very edge (4mm in testable area).

Offside Front Very slight play/wear in anti-roll bar link.

Fail 3 Oct 2018 76,379 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (m-1) recorded. Plate limit of 0.51 (m-1) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open and no longer attached. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid becoming quite dark - suspect over due for change.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and offside rear. ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread 1mm on very edges (4mm in testable area).

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge - removed no loss of air. ()

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

Offside Front Tyre tread bald on inside very edge (4mm in testable area).

Offside Front Very slight play/wear in anti-roll bar link.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 69,293 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 69,292 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 59,760 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 59,670 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,354 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 52,334 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 34,366 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,966 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 XRV is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

YX59 XRV is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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