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YY59 CZL

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,168 mi
Last recorded170,168 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 CZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2023 170,168 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald inner edges, almost cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicating (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise, under engine covered in oil, not dripping at this time (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front most lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 157,197 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 157,169 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 143,283 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,762 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 131,760 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 121,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 121,737 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 109,050 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre getting low.

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 109,050 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre getting low.

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 94,759 miles

nearside front and offside front suspension arms, rear rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,842 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,332 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,823 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,258 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,187 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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YY59 CZL is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 YY59 CZL, 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 CZL registered?

YY59 CZL is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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