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FL59 MHO

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

188,087 mi
Last recorded188,087 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 MHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 188,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Advise: Lower suspension arm rubber slight deterioration & movement

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 188,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Advise: Lower suspension arm rubber slight deterioration & movement

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 177,761 miles

slight play rear linkbars

Pass 31 Jan 2015 165,124 miles

slight play front suspension, airbag light not illuminating

Fail 28 Jan 2015 165,125 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 165,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2014 150,661 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 150,661 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 145,609 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 145,609 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 17 Sep 2012 130,296 miles

noise nearside front unable to find any fault

Fail 10 Sep 2011 85,852 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

damage to offside rear door

Pass 10 Sep 2011 85,852 miles

damage to offside rear door

Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,648 miles

Damage to offside rear door

Fail 17 Sep 2010 44,790 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Damage to offside rear door

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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FL59 MHO is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FL59 MHO, 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 FL59 MHO registered?

FL59 MHO is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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