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DG10 CEA

2010 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,128 mi
Last recorded127,128 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 CEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 127,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside HEAVILY WORN AND DETERIORATED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON THE INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 120,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside HEAVILY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 120,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn frogs foot style bush/bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside HEAVILY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 112,052 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 112,052 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Near and Offside 2x380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 104,231 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 98,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside HEAVILY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play swivel bearing (frog foot joint) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 98,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play joint bearing (frog foot joint) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside HEAVILY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside low to bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play swivel bearing (frog foot joint) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 88,450 miles

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))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 3 Jun 2019 88,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 78,389 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jun 2018 78,389 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,978 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 24 May 2016 61,337 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

engine oil leak.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,487 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 47,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,802 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,401 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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DG10 CEA is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG10 CEA, 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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DG10 CEA is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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