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EF59 LZV

2010 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,706 mi
Last recorded70,706 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 LZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 70,706 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 69,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 67,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 64,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2023 64,546 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 62,560 miles

Fuel injector leaking gas past seal

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 May 2022 62,542 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fuel injector leaking gas past seal

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 59,780 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 59,767 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 59,177 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 56,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,751 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 47,687 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,247 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

One offside tail lamp not working

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 32,979 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,822 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 19,381 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 19,381 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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EF59 LZV is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EF59 LZV, 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 EF59 LZV registered?

EF59 LZV is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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