2009 Citroen C5 1.6L Diesel · MT59 YHE
2009 Citroen C5 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 161,830 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C5
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT59 YHE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2023
- 161,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT59 YHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Citroen C5 (MT59 YHE) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
MT59 YHE Mileage History
- 06/06/2022145,669 mi
- 09/06/2022145,669 mi
- 08/07/2023161,830 mi+16,161 mi
- 08/07/2023161,830 mi
Average of roughly 14,867 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C5 (Mk2, X7)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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