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FE09 KZL

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,782 mi
Last recorded124,782 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 KZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 124,782 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 117,291 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 117,008 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 111,304 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted. (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 111,303 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light not working. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted. (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,259 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 76,917 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,111 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 53,111 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 35,340 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

front exhaust heatshields insecure/rattling

Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

front exhaust heatshields insecure/rattling

Pass 5 Mar 2012 25,287 miles

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

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)

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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FE09 KZL is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FE09 KZL, 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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FE09 KZL is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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