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C5 WSS

2010 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

175,214 mi
Last recorded175,214 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 WSS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 175,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LSA BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 175,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LSA BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 165,288 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 154,041 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 144,389 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 137,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 129,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays/covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2020 129,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 125,231 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 118,971 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 109,939 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 102,361 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,106 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 81,200 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 109,612 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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C5 WSS is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 2,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WSS, 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 C5 WSS registered?

C5 WSS is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is C5 WSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 WSS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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