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FG09 MVL

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,183 mi
Last recorded162,183 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 162,183 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 141,195 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 137,263 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 133,051 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 127,355 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 127,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 125,203 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 120,316 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 117,653 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 117,653 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 103,081 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 95,259 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 75,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MVL is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FG09 MVL, 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 MVL registered?

FG09 MVL is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is FG09 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG09 MVL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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