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FL09 JCV

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,367 mi
Last recorded159,367 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 JCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 159,367 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively shaft noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess and slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

oil pressure light on

Fail 29 Jul 2025 159,362 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively shaft noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess and slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

oil pressure light on

Pass 26 Jul 2024 135,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Cv boot retaining clip missing

Fail 25 Jul 2024 135,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Cv boot retaining clip missing

Pass 29 Jul 2023 106,944 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 103,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 75,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,841 miles

damp around hydraulic pump/inner wing area

Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,695 miles

Front tyres worn

Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,460 miles

fuel cap cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2018 48,460 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,066 miles

Exhaust corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,420 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 41,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,725 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 19,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2013 16,124 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 16,123 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,429 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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FL09 JCV is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL09 JCV, 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 FL09 JCV registered?

FL09 JCV is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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