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C5 PNW

2010 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,647 mi
Last recorded95,647 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 PNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 95,647 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 95,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

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

Rear slight seepage of suspension fluid, rectification recommended.

Pass 29 Oct 2024 88,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a screw in the tread.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 81,459 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 74,157 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 67,133 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 59,641 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 50,871 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 48,313 miles

Front tyres worn close to wear indicator bars.

Nearside windscreen cracked in line with wiper but not in swept area, rectification recommended.

Fail 3 Sep 2018 48,277 miles

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

Nearside windscreen cracked in line with wiper but not in swept area, rectification recommended.

Front brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended

Front tyres worn close to wear indicator bars.

Nearside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Pass 15 May 2017 45,039 miles

Front brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

Pass 7 May 2016 38,285 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 31,344 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 23,370 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,977 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 20,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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C5 PNW is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C5 PNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C5 PNW registered?

C5 PNW is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 August 2010.

Is C5 PNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 PNW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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