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FE59 AWM

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,313 mi
Last recorded146,313 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 146,313 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 146,313 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 135,731 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 126,353 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 112,367 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 112,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 98,093 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 89,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 84,593 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 84,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise injector blowing

advise screw in nsr tyre

advise unable to check both sills due to being covered in plastic panels

advise unable to check underside of veichle due to plastic panels

Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,461 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 62,533 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 62,531 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 52,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,581 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 35,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre is of mud & snow type

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Fail 22 Aug 2012 35,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre is of mud & snow type

plastic trim fitted to both sills

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 AWM is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FE59 AWM, 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 AWM registered?

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

Is FE59 AWM safe to buy?

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