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DF59 SGV

2010 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,196 mi
Last recorded132,196 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 SGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 132,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 Jan 2018 132,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Jan 2017 124,189 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 110,432 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service indicator on

Fail 8 Jan 2016 110,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service indicator on

Pass 28 Jan 2015 93,134 miles

Bonnet releace cable seized

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 93,134 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Bonnet releace cable seized

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 55,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DF59 SGV is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF59 SGV, 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 DF59 SGV registered?

DF59 SGV is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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