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AO59 EPA

2009 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,790 mi
Last recorded137,790 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C585,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 EPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 137,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

unable to fully inspect front brake pads!

Pass 24 May 2016 124,698 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 124,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 115,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 115,038 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 111,150 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Brake fluid level meausuring on 1/2

Front wipers smearing

OIl/fluid on engine undertray

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

Pass 24 May 2012 75,467 miles

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

NON original plate fitted to rear, to allow taxi plate fitment

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake caliper spring missing

Oil leak

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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AO59 EPA is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AO59 EPA, 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 AO59 EPA registered?

AO59 EPA is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is AO59 EPA safe to buy?

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