CarVerify

Free Car Check

FP09 MXL

2009 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,136 mi
Last recorded148,136 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 MXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 148,136 miles

Nearside Front window inop & taped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to body panels-

nearside rear view mirror casing missing!

Fail 30 Jun 2026 148,114 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front window inop & taped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to body panels-

nearside rear view mirror casing missing!

Pass 24 Jun 2025 145,717 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlamps perishing!

Pass 8 Jul 2024 143,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 143,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 140,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leaks

front wiper blades smeary

n/s/f brake warning wire broken

Pass 22 Jun 2022 137,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

n/s/f brake warning wire broken

Pass 23 Jun 2021 134,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning wire broken n/s/f

engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Jul 2020 131,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

STEERING RACK NOISY

Pass 14 May 2019 126,354 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 121,935 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 118,044 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 111,145 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 107,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light not working

Pass 19 May 2014 96,290 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 78,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 72,597 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FP09 MXL is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FP09 MXL, 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

How do I check the history of FP09 MXL?

You can check the full history of FP09 MXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FP09 MXL registered?

FP09 MXL is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is FP09 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 MXL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP09 MXL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FP09 MXL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.