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FN09 TLV

2009 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

110,361 mi
Last recorded110,361 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 TLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2016 110,361 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

no high level brake light

Pass 12 Feb 2015 95,925 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 95,904 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 81,580 miles

1. Front brake discs becoming worn. 2. Rear brake pads becoming worn, near legal limits. 3. Offside front tyre at legal limits.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 81,539 miles

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

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

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

1. Front brake discs becoming worn. 2. Rear brake pads becoming worn, near legal limits. 3. Offside front tyre at legal limits.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 65,913 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 65,913 miles

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

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

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 TLV is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 TLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN09 TLV registered?

FN09 TLV is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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The MOT history for FN09 TLV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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