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YY09 PGZ

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,820 mi
Last recorded143,820 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 143,820 miles

Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear suspension pipe corroding

Fail 25 Feb 2023 143,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear suspension pipe corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2022 141,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 141,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 139,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 139,405 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 136,698 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Fail 2 Mar 2020 136,696 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working left (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working left (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2019 127,781 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 118,506 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 107,832 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 94,442 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Dec 2015 94,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 73,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres 2.5mm on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2013 57,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 49,029 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 PGZ is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PGZ, 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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YY09 PGZ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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