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YY59 EFF

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,458 mi
Last recorded123,458 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 EFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 123,458 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 111,318 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,075 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,139 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 76,139 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,376 miles

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

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 EFF is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EFF, 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 EFF registered?

YY59 EFF is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is YY59 EFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY59 EFF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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