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BR06 BBR

2010 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,081 mi
Last recorded123,081 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR06 BBR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 123,081 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))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 120,546 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Jan 2024 114,310 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp innop

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 114,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Very (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Daytime running lamp innop

Nearside 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 Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 105,827 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 105,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s 100 o/s 200 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure at caliper (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure at caliper (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 99,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 93,354 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre centre tread ()

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 5 Jan 2021 93,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation parking brake (1.1.15 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre centre tread ()

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Jan 2020 87,682 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 79,107 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 70,920 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 61,523 miles

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 61,523 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside reversing light inop

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 50,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,465 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 31,480 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 31,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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BR06 BBR is a 2010 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BR06 BBR, 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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BR06 BBR is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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