MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn heavily on inner edges and almost through to cords 225x55x17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn heavily on inner edges and almost through to cords 225x55x17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine oil leak
nsf inner cv boot deteriorated
osf suspension arm bush split
osr brake pipe/hose corroded
rear brake discs inner badly corroded
slight play steering and front roll bar links
various component corrosion- badly corroded
battery possibly weak
osf shock absorber area damp
osr brake pipe/hose corroded
osr wheel bearing roughness
slight oil leak
slight play osf roll bar link
brake discs slightly corroded
osf suspension arm bush separating
rear suspension pipes badly corroded
rear tyres perished and inner edges worn 2255517
slight brake bind nsf brake
slight oil leaks
slight play osf roll bar link
rear tyres perished
slight play osf link
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front outer (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust shield insecure and vibration
rear tyres perished
slight play osf link
osf link slight play
rear suspension pipe corroded badly
childs seat fitted rear
parking brake rear cable play
rear suspension pipe corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
cant carry out full throtle emissions test due to rev limiter
cant fully investigate underside for covers
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
cant carry out full throtle emissions test due to rev limiter
cant fully investigate underside for covers
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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YY09 GCV is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc 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 GCV, 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 GCV is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 May 2009.
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