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AO59 YED

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,566 mi
Last recorded111,566 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 YED
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 111,566 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 111,566 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 98,729 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Side skirts/ sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 13 Dec 2022 98,579 miles

Front Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51% (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, lipped/ scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear,, (1.1.11 (c))

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view chip, (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides, ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 98,435 miles

Front Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51% (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, lipped/ scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear,, (1.1.11 (c))

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view chip, (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides, ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 83,200 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 83,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,577 miles

Brake pads across front axle are wearing unevenly

Oil leak underside looks like residue

Pass 13 Dec 2019 56,988 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 56,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged TPMS valve securing nut split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged TPMS valve securing nut split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged TPMS valve securing nut split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 45,144 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 45,092 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn uneven - Recommend wheel alignment check/adjust

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 34,378 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 26,523 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage but dose not obstruct view of the road

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Joint at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 23,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 19,493 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 15,663 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 12,331 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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AO59 YED is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO59 YED, 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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AO59 YED is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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