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FL09 OTD

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,913 mi
Last recorded179,913 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 OTD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 179,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 165,450 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 165,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 153,560 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 136,482 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 136,482 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 118,715 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 118,715 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 102,052 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 102,052 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 93,442 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 93,442 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint from joint into steering rack (2.3.3b)

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Mar 2015 89,395 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 80,125 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 80,125 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,117 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 48,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OTD is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OTD, 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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FL09 OTD is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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