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FL09 XFS

2009 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,696 mi
Last recorded86,696 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 XFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 86,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 86,696 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres heavily perished on outer sidewalls

o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak covering most of the underneath of the car

Fail 22 Aug 2013 75,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak covering most of the underneath of the car

Fail 7 Sep 2012 62,328 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,328 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,539 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 XFS is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

FL09 XFS is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is FL09 XFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL09 XFS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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