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YY59 OGB

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,167 mi
Last recorded110,167 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 110,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 100,865 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 98,447 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 98,447 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 92,839 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 84,462 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,537 miles

Offside Slight power steering oil leak from steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,746 miles

Engine oil dipstick broken

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 53,745 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Engine oil dipstick broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,446 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 44,446 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OGB is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGB, 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 OGB registered?

YY59 OGB is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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