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YY09 FNS

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,077 mi
Last recorded75,077 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 FNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 75,077 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 69,359 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 66,449 miles

fluid leak,but not excessive from power steering component

Pass 28 Sep 2021 62,425 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from power steering component (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 62,423 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive from power steering component (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 59,264 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 55,477 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 55,477 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 55,242 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 54,586 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 53,620 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 51,703 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,637 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 48,943 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 39,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight bulge in N/S/F tyre sidewall

Pass 10 May 2012 31,167 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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YY09 FNS is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FNS, 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 FNS registered?

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

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