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C11 VFN

2010 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,568 mi
Last recorded69,568 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 VFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 69,568 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))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 69,472 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 68,108 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 65,749 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 65,744 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 3.44 average after 6 blips (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 63,620 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 61,048 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 57,945 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 54,820 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,422 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 51,422 miles

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,132 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2018 46,132 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 40,762 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,676 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,617 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 27,676 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 27,676 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both rear brake discs corroded

eml on

Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,454 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C11 VFN is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C11 VFN, 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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What year was C11 VFN registered?

C11 VFN is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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