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FE59 AWJ

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,373 mi
Last recorded103,373 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 AWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 103,373 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 100,408 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 97,150 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 97,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 93,606 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and low tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 86,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,322 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 80,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 73,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 73,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,840 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 58,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,259 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,645 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 38,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,949 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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FE59 AWJ is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FE59 AWJ, 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 FE59 AWJ registered?

FE59 AWJ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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