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A14 FCJ

2009 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,132 mi
Last recorded178,132 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 FCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 178,132 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack or pipe. under tray fitted. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 168,903 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 156,400 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 137,096 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 126,537 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2017 126,537 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 109,811 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 109,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 104,313 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,591 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 91,438 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 91,438 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,006 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,120 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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A14 FCJ 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 78.6%.

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 A14 FCJ, 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 A14 FCJ registered?

A14 FCJ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is A14 FCJ safe to buy?

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