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YY59 LZL

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

243,377 mi
Last recorded243,377 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 LZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2018 243,377 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has fluid leaking at gaiter area, possible internal failure of sealing arrangement

Pass 10 Jan 2017 201,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre getting close to the wear indicators and is punctured in the middle of tread pattern

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 160,889 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 119,375 miles

Front brake application is slightly uneven

Front brake pads appear worn/wearing thin on insides

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 87,952 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,022 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 LZL is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LZL, 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 LZL registered?

YY59 LZL is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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