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YY59 EFE

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,434 mi
Last recorded159,434 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 EFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 159,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 145,198 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 126,514 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 108,069 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 108,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 86,514 miles

rack damp

Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,782 miles

Brake pads not visable

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on edges

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r inner sidelight inop

Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,454 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 47,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 EFE is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EFE, 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 EFE registered?

YY59 EFE is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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