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YY09 HYF

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,707 mi
Last recorded151,707 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 HYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 151,707 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 150,988 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 142,374 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 142,374 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 141,085 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 132,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 122,205 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 110,137 miles

advise front brake discs worn/lipped.

advise oil leak under vehicle.

advise shields prevent full inspection.

advise steering rack oily.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 110,103 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault lamp not displayed. (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly. (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad. (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

advise front brake discs worn/lipped.

advise offside rear tyre screw in tread.

advise oil leak under vehicle.

advise shields prevent full inspection.

advise steering rack oily.

Pass 12 Sep 2015 89,307 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,221 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 69,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear seat belt catch button broken

Pass 11 Jun 2013 55,006 miles

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

heat shield rubbing in offside driveshaft

Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HYF is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HYF, 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 HYF registered?

YY09 HYF is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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