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BT10 VWM

2010 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,474 mi
Last recorded146,474 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 VWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 146,474 miles

Nearside Front pad warning wire broken

rear tyres wearing very badly on inner edges

Fail 2 Dec 2025 146,474 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))

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

Nearside Front pad warning wire broken

rear tyres wearing very badly on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2024 130,646 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 130,646 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 123,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 115,867 miles

Offside Front suspension and steering has some wear and makes slight noise

Fail 2 Dec 2022 115,866 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 109,821 miles

HAND BRAKE ON LIMIT

power steering not now dripping but may have minor leak

Fail 11 Nov 2021 109,949 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

HAND BRAKE ON LIMIT

Pass 8 Dec 2020 105,368 miles

Both rear wheels have Excessive negative camber

Fail 8 Dec 2020 105,365 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Both rear wheels have Excessive negative camber

Pass 10 Dec 2019 100,794 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 100,442 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 100,442 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 93,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,581 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine cover/undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2017 85,580 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine cover/undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 77,868 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge +scrubbing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2016 77,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge +scrubbing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 56,916 miles

Nail nearside rear tyre

Nail offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has uneven wear (inner edge)

Radial cracks offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,415 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 VWM is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BT10 VWM, 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 VWM is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 July 2010.

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