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FD09 HUK

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,887 mi
Last recorded164,887 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 HUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 164,887 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 164,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 159,340 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 139,136 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 131,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 117,324 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 104,677 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 104,661 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 91,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Jan 2018 91,904 miles

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

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing unable to check due to seat backing down and rear filled with items (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,163 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 78,689 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 74,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 68,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 53,706 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 53,706 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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FD09 HUK is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD09 HUK, 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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FD09 HUK is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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