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DF59 SHJ

2010 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

233,538 mi
Last recorded233,538 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 SHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 233,538 miles

Rear Tyres out of shape

Fail 26 Nov 2018 233,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres out of shape

Pass 15 Dec 2017 214,007 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 214,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 190,418 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 190,055 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 165,198 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 165,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 136,112 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 110,167 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 110,167 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 85,848 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 85,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SHJ is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

DF59 SHJ is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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