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FG09 HFH

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,771 mi
Last recorded102,771 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 HFH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 102,771 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 93,413 miles

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

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

exhaust heat sheilds loose (rear)

Fail 10 Nov 2020 93,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

exhaust heat sheilds loose (rear)

Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,474 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 79,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 70,469 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)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,017 miles

emissions too clean for smoke tester

Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,100 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 56,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 47,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 47,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

Pass 10 May 2014 39,909 miles

mistyness of oil around gearbox

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 May 2014 39,853 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

mistyness of oil around gearbox

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 May 2013 32,425 miles

emissions too clean to regester

Pass 14 Apr 2012 23,751 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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FG09 HFH is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HFH, 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 HFH registered?

FG09 HFH is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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