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YY09 GXU

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,196 mi
Last recorded78,196 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 78,196 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 78,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,201 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,359 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 44,131 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,688 miles

Light cracking appearing on tread of both rear tyres.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 39,688 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Light cracking appearing on tread of both rear tyres.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 31,724 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall deteriorated/ cracked

O/S/F tyre sidewall deteriorated/ cracked

Rear suspension flexi pipe split but not leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2013 27,719 miles

split on lower enginge mount bush

Pass 17 May 2012 27,654 miles

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

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 GXU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GXU, 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 GXU registered?

YY09 GXU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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