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FL59 OAP

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,979 mi
Last recorded97,979 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 OAP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 97,979 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 97,979 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 93,555 miles

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

Wiper Blades Poor

Fail 12 Oct 2017 93,555 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Wiper Blades Poor

Fail 5 Oct 2017 93,543 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet stay wont secure in its closed position due to damaged clip.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 89,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is damaged. (8.2.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet stay wont secure in its closed position due to damaged clip.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 81,128 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 71,085 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,085 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 56,761 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers floor mat not secure possible brake/clutch pedal hazard

noise from timing belt- diesel emissions test carried out with owners consent.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OAP is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OAP, 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 OAP registered?

FL59 OAP is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is FL59 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 OAP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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