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AV59 OVC

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,903 mi
Last recorded75,903 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 OVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 75,903 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 47,417 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 47,417 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front nearside fog light not secure in holder bulb loose in light unit

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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AV59 OVC is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 AV59 OVC, 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 AV59 OVC registered?

AV59 OVC is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 October 2009.

Is AV59 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 OVC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV59 OVC have outstanding finance?

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