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YY59 JWG

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,560 mi
Last recorded159,560 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 159,560 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 159,560 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 159,560 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outter (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 158,853 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid leak.

Undertrays fitted, obscuring the view of some components.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

backbox heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2020 148,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2018 141,485 miles

tyres on limits, discs worn, play in rack, springs corroded, shocker casings corroded, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, brakepipes surface rust

Pass 18 Nov 2017 130,695 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 116,318 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2015 101,467 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2014 87,404 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 87,404 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 73,262 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 57,729 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 JWG is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JWG, 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 JWG is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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