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FG09 UAT

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,520 mi
Last recorded139,520 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 UAT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 139,520 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 126,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front windows not working

engine management light on dash

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 1 Oct 2014 126,018 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Ns + os front windows do not work!

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2013 113,028 miles

Engine management light on

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

Rear heatsheild loose

o/s/f brake sensor wireing broken

o/s/f tyre 2-3 mm

Fail 4 Oct 2013 113,028 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine management light on

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

Rear heatsheild loose

o/s/f brake sensor wireing broken

o/s/f tyre 2-3 mm

Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,724 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 UAT is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 UAT, 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 UAT registered?

FG09 UAT is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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The MOT history for FG09 UAT shows 6 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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