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YY09 AEJ

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,330 mi
Last recorded99,330 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 AEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 99,330 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 97,798 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 97,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 93,917 miles

wear in front suspension ball joints , bushes deteriated.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 90,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 83,200 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,448 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 68,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,492 miles

Nearside outer shoulder of tyre worn.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 36,916 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,534 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 34,534 miles

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

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

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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YY09 AEJ is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY09 AEJ, 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 YY09 AEJ registered?

YY09 AEJ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 June 2009.

Is YY09 AEJ safe to buy?

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