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CFZ 6598

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,017 mi
Last recorded113,017 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFZ 6598
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 113,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive both cables (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 112,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive both cables (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 97,505 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,419 miles

parking brake requirements only just met.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 83,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,311 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 71,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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CFZ 6598 is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CFZ 6598, 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 CFZ 6598 registered?

CFZ 6598 is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is CFZ 6598 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFZ 6598 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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