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FH09 GKN

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,319 mi
Last recorded101,319 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 GKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 101,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 91,140 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 91,134 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 83,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 83,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 70,598 miles

emissions too clean to measure

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 64,154 miles

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2016 56,987 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs lipped and slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted unable to check all of under side

Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,524 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER / OUTER EDGES 215 / 60 / 16 V

Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,010 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 32,423 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 32,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,441 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / WEARING SLIGHTLY UNEVEN / BECOMING SLIGHTLY CRACKED / PERISHED 215 / 60 / 16 H

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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FH09 GKN is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FH09 GKN, 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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FH09 GKN is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 August 2009.

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