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BJ10 AEV

2010 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

250,841 mi
Last recorded250,841 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 AEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 250,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/nsr/osf (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 250,841 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/nsr/osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 228,894 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 226,415 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 206,932 miles

Rear brake discs worn slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2017 206,932 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides no images (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)

Rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2016 165,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 165,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 152,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 145,713 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 117,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs worn

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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BJ10 AEV is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ10 AEV, 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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BJ10 AEV is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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