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EF58 BFN

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,878 mi
Last recorded102,878 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF58 BFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 102,878 miles

EML on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers worn

oil leak

slight whine / rattle originating from engine

Pass 11 Jun 2016 96,389 miles

child seat fitted

oil leak

rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 11 Jun 2016 96,389 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted

oil leak

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 2 Oct 2014 91,090 miles

Eml on

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)

Oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Pass 31 May 2013 80,724 miles

steering rack has slight leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 196,968 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 196,750 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 129,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 127,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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EF58 BFN is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EF58 BFN, 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 EF58 BFN registered?

EF58 BFN is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 January 2009.

Is EF58 BFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF58 BFN shows 9 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.

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