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FG59 OCB

2009 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,068 mi
Last recorded219,068 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 OCB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 219,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Jul 2020 127,767 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 127,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 122,640 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 122,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 107,094 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 106,333 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,225 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 78,220 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,453 miles

brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,453 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 37,551 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 25,402 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 25,401 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 7,897 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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FG59 OCB is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol 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 FG59 OCB, 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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FG59 OCB is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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