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BF10 NDE

2010 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

123,328 mi
Last recorded123,328 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 NDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 123,328 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively clunky when turn rolling (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 123,284 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively clunky when turn rolling (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 122,800 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2025 122,295 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Gear stick shift knob loose

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 116,406 miles

Offside Front Brake pads 3/4 worn os only

Fail 4 Dec 2023 115,232 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pads 3/4 worn os only

Pass 2 Dec 2022 86,326 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 86,254 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 74,898 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 68,435 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Dec 2020 68,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2019 58,884 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2019 58,884 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 46,694 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2017 27,741 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 27,697 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 13,730 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 13,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished, cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre perished, cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre perished, cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished, cracking in tread

Pass 23 May 2016 11,997 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 10,115 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 10,115 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 8,233 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 6,239 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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BF10 NDE is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BF10 NDE, 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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BF10 NDE is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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