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FG09 EEB

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,658 mi
Last recorded108,658 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 EEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 108,658 miles

plastic trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 12 Mar 2016 92,764 miles

Engine oil leak.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 12 Mar 2016 92,764 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 7 Mar 2015 70,344 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

wheel arch offside rear damage

Pass 7 Mar 2015 70,344 miles

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

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

wheel arch offside rear damage

Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,431 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 3,902 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,607 miles

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 30,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak.

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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FG09 EEB is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FG09 EEB, 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 FG09 EEB registered?

FG09 EEB is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is FG09 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG09 EEB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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