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YY09 FNW

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,483 mi
Last recorded149,483 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 FNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 149,483 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mount / stabiliser deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear hydraulic suspension leg has slight misting

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

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

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 18 Jul 2024 143,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess front to rear hydraulic lines corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 143,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess front to rear hydraulic lines corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 140,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 135,783 miles

Coolant leak level low ()

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 135,782 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached steering knuckle/suspension arm excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak level low ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 125,410 miles

Coolant leak level low ()

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

Rear weeping oil from rear suspension hose in centre

Fail 22 Jun 2021 125,410 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scored/pitted excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak level low ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear weeping oil from rear suspension hose in centre

Pass 27 Jun 2020 116,950 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 116,950 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 106,743 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 102,282 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 91,436 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,707 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,632 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 72,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,174 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 59,150 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 59,150 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 52,973 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 52,973 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,696 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 44,352 miles

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

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

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 FNW is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FNW, 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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YY09 FNW is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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