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YY09 LHX

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,459 mi
Last recorded137,459 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 LHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 137,459 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 137,457 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 131,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 125,303 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 113,805 miles

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess front to rear pipe slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 101,836 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 90,097 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,397 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,354 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 66,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 53,954 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 53,954 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,384 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 29,188 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 29,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LHX is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LHX, 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 LHX registered?

YY09 LHX is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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