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FN59 HDO

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,092 mi
Last recorded58,092 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 HDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 58,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 55,838 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 53,960 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 53,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 52,437 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 52,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 50,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 50,476 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,966 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 45,242 miles

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2018 41,695 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,956 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,025 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,950 miles

emissions to clean to be tested

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Sep 2014 27,669 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 27,669 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,089 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,944 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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FN59 HDO is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN59 HDO, 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 FN59 HDO registered?

FN59 HDO is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is FN59 HDO safe to buy?

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