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YY59 HJN

2009 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,399 mi
Last recorded137,399 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 HJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 137,399 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative .

Fail 29 Nov 2021 137,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bush at the hub end excessively worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low performance ( caliper lever sticking) (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bush at the hub end excessively worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60R16 worn through to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60R16 inner edge badly worn - advise replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative .

Pass 26 Nov 2020 125,772 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 115,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 115,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 102,237 miles

Offside Front Fog light inoperable

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 90,066 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Nov 2016 77,421 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 63,683 miles

N/S/Front tyre getting close

Rear pads low

Pass 6 Aug 2014 41,581 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 37,070 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 25,862 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 HJN is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HJN, 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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YY59 HJN is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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