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BD10 MFE

2010 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,572 mi
Last recorded143,572 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD10 MFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 143,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint seep from input shaft seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 143,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 16 Jun 2023 136,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and lens cracked (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions to clean to record a result

under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 14 Jun 2023 136,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush and centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and lens cracked (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions to clean to record a result

under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 14 Jun 2022 128,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions to clean to record a result

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and outer wall damage

under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 14 Jun 2022 128,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions to clean to record a result

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and outer wall damage

under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 25 Jun 2021 123,389 miles

N/S/F Tyre damaged on the outer side wall.

O/S/R Light lens damaged.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 11 Jun 2021 123,112 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

N/S Screen wash inoperative.

N/S/F Tyre damaged on the outer side wall.

O/S/R Light lens damaged.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 18 Jun 2020 119,383 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 119,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunion bush worn(yeti foot) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 113,324 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 104,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,502 miles

N/S/R Inner side light inop.

O/S/R Light lens damaged.

Rear brake discs worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 93,983 miles

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

N/S/R Inner side light inop.

N/S/R Inner side light inop.

N/S/R Inner side light inop.

O/S/R Light lens damaged.

Rear brake discs worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 82,826 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 82,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone-rear inner as marked (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,230 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,579 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads worn.

Rear tyres perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,507 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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BD10 MFE is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 86,377 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 BD10 MFE, 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 16 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD10 MFE is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 June 2010.

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