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FE59 BLN

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,557 mi
Last recorded90,557 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 90,557 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 77,744 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 74,234 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,058 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 71,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 68,069 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 68,069 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Loose gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated sensor wires bare ends (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2019 64,896 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 59,388 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 54,066 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 54,066 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 bolt from each wheel. (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,436 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 43,258 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 37,147 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 31,058 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,973 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

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 BLN 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 81.3%.

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 FE59 BLN, 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 BLN registered?

FE59 BLN is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FE59 BLN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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