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YY09 GCU

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,368 mi
Last recorded125,368 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 GCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 125,368 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside 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))

Washer Jets weak due to leak from washer system, Fluid still makes contact with the windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2022 117,141 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 117,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 96,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 89,691 miles

Both rear brake back plates slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,277 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,766 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 75,766 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 69,359 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 66,955 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 66,955 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,426 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seat fitted nearside rear (outer)

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

offside front seat belt does not retract all the way back

wear in front brake discs

Fail 13 Aug 2015 59,329 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inner edge of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seat fitted nearside rear (outer)

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

offside front seat belt does not retract all the way back

wear in front brake discs

Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,427 miles

most tyre dges worn and wearing

Fail 21 Jul 2014 51,426 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

most tyre dges worn and wearing

rear brake pads worn thin

service illuminating over due

Pass 13 Jun 2013 43,121 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,594 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGE 3 MM IN MIDDLE

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 GCU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GCU, 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 GCU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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