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YY09 MFO

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,640 mi
Last recorded112,640 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 112,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper

Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,750 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. recording very low reading (3.7.B.6b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 107,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge recommend change and tracking

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. recording very low reading (3.7.B.6b)

coolant level low

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 103,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 92,771 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 92,771 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 81,733 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 81,733 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 MFO is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MFO, 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 MFO registered?

YY09 MFO is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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