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BT10 BZX

2010 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,796 mi
Last recorded138,796 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 BZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 138,796 miles

Front Discs Worn / Pads Low

Oil Leak

Wear In The Rear Suspension Arms

Pass 24 Aug 2021 129,877 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 119,642 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 116,251 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 108,447 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 108,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges bald / sidewall cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges bald / sidewall cut (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 96,240 miles

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)

Rear advise rear high level brake light inop

Fail 14 Feb 2017 96,240 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear advise rear high level brake light inop

Pass 6 Feb 2016 94,840 miles

Offside rear no plate lamp very dim

both front tyres worn on inner and outer tread

front brake pads might need reassesing in 6 months

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 93,250 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 93,095 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 63,958 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,958 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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BT10 BZX is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT10 BZX, 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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BT10 BZX is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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