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YY09 FEG

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

251,404 mi
Last recorded251,404 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 FEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 251,404 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads low

Fail 8 Jan 2019 251,404 miles

Emissions not tested aborted engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Jan 2018 224,859 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 224,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 196,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush void bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 168,804 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 140,042 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 114,340 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 111,885 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 111,885 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 110,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 110,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FEG is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY09 FEG, 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 YY09 FEG registered?

YY09 FEG is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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