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YY59 AVU

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

243,060 mi
Last recorded243,060 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 AVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 243,060 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both o/s and n/s outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 236,348 miles

nsf tyre just legal

osf cv boot perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 224,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 217,488 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 217,488 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 212,828 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 207,849 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 207,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 199,381 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 175,024 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 151,578 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 126,178 miles

Oil leak

rear seat belts not checked due to ammount of luggage

Fail 23 Nov 2013 126,178 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear seat belts not checked due to ammount of luggage

Pass 20 Oct 2012 96,621 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 96,621 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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YY59 AVU is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 YY59 AVU, 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 YY59 AVU registered?

YY59 AVU is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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