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BJ10 AFN

2010 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,383 mi
Last recorded149,383 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 AFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 149,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 149,354 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 149,225 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))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 55 r17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety Power steering leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chip in windscreen

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 136,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 124,472 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 124,468 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 121,125 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 121,123 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))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 117,054 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 109,550 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 102,221 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 95,153 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 83,880 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres 3mm

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,334 miles

sheilds fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,334 miles

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

sheilds fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2013 38,144 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,144 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 34,338 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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BJ10 AFN is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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