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AK59 OVJ

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,364 mi
Last recorded121,364 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 OVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 121,364 miles

Offside Front Outer CV Boot Slightly Wheeping Grease, However No Visable Fracture

Fail 21 Aug 2017 121,307 miles

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

Offside Front Outer CV Boot Slightly Wheeping Grease, However No Visable Fracture

Pass 9 Sep 2016 119,236 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 119,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 111,749 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 91,521 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 91,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs badly worn faces with lipped edges-as visual/unmeasured.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,356 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AK59 OVJ is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK59 OVJ, 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 AK59 OVJ registered?

AK59 OVJ is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is AK59 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 OVJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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