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YY09 GDJ

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,478 mi
Last recorded131,478 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 GDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 131,478 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 120,870 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 111,259 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 111,254 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 103,138 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit

both front tyres wearing on edges close to limit

passed emission no printout due to low emissions

Fail 27 Jan 2016 103,138 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit

both front tyres wearing on edges close to limit

passed emission no printout due to low emissions

Pass 13 Feb 2015 92,181 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 91,401 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,629 miles

slight moisture around front suspension units

Pass 13 Jul 2012 40,767 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 GDJ is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GDJ, 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 GDJ registered?

YY09 GDJ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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