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YY09 GCV

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,753 mi
Last recorded202,753 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 GCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 202,753 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 121,760 miles

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))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 121,760 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 113,480 miles

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 ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 106,487 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 100,491 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 93,382 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 85,887 miles

rear tyres perished

slight play osf link

Fail 24 Aug 2017 85,887 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 76,966 miles

osf link slight play

rear suspension pipe corroded badly

Pass 21 Aug 2015 70,304 miles

childs seat fitted rear

parking brake rear cable play

rear suspension pipe corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014
Fail 22 Aug 2014 64,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 54,658 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,658 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,686 miles

cant carry out full throtle emissions test due to rev limiter

cant fully investigate underside for covers

Fail 20 Sep 2012 41,686 miles

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?

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 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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What year was YY09 GCV registered?

YY09 GCV is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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