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CC05 EXC

2010 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,677 mi
Last recorded53,677 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC05 EXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 53,677 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 53,672 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush that links hub to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 53,474 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 52,319 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 51,425 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 49,948 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 48,339 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rubber hose (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 47,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 44,524 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 44,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb not fitted correctly (dip Beam) (4.1.4 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 44,384 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,577 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 37,464 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 33,603 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 33,603 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side/day running lamp. (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Recommend all tyres renewed now.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 24,960 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 20,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CC05 EXC is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CC05 EXC, 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 CC05 EXC registered?

CC05 EXC is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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