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FL59 OCV

2010 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,472 mi
Last recorded142,472 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 OCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2016 142,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking RACK (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 141,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 115,661 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 94,460 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,984 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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FL59 OCV is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 86,377 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 OCV, 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 16 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL59 OCV registered?

FL59 OCV is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 February 2010.

Is FL59 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 OCV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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