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FP09 EXO

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,158 mi
Last recorded79,158 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 EXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 79,158 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 79,156 miles

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

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)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

engine underguard insecure

Pass 17 May 2017 61,333 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 61,333 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav bracket on screen (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on tread

Offside Rear lamp lense broken

Pass 26 May 2016 47,404 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 47,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 May 2015 42,201 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 42,201 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 35,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 35,247 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 28,589 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 28,589 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2012 20,804 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 16 May 2012 20,804 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

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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FP09 EXO is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FP09 EXO, 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 FP09 EXO registered?

FP09 EXO is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2009.

Is FP09 EXO safe to buy?

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