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DF59 SHZ

2010 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,289 mi
Last recorded174,289 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 174,289 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 174,097 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 171,858 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 171,858 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 169,232 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 166,002 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 166,002 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 157,919 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 138,835 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 138,835 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 115,944 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 115,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 101,088 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 86,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 71,083 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 56,838 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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DF59 SHZ is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

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

Is DF59 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF59 SHZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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