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FN09 NYZ

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,526 mi
Last recorded224,526 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 NYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 224,526 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack area (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 224,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack area (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 202,852 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 202,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 183,411 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Apr 2015 18,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2014 172,584 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 172,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 153,619 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 131,593 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 103,968 miles

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

front inner disc faces worn with deep lips

osr tyre has a cut in the tread but not to cords at this time . osr tyre also has plug repair

Pass 11 Oct 2011 78,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,097 miles

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

WASHER JETS WEAK BUT DO REACH SCREEN

Pass 18 Oct 2010 16,645 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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FN09 NYZ is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN09 NYZ, 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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FN09 NYZ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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