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EA59 FTV

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,840 mi
Last recorded155,840 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 FTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 155,840 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Feb 2021 145,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 140,151 miles

Parking brake only just reaches required effort

Pass 19 Feb 2019 126,776 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 109,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 109,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 87,523 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 87,523 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,188 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 56,681 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,818 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,604 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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EA59 FTV is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EA59 FTV, 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 EA59 FTV registered?

EA59 FTV is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is EA59 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 FTV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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