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EF59 LZW

2010 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

218,844 mi
Last recorded218,844 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 LZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 218,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 209,056 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 208,979 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 205,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.85mm uneven wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hand brake cable not seating location

Pass 15 Jan 2020 194,165 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 176,199 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 176,199 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Additional position lamp not working.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 158,848 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 158,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation in wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 141,314 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)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 123,038 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 104,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre unevenly worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2014 86,510 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,754 miles

slight cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

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 LZW 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 78.6%.

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 LZW, 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 LZW registered?

EF59 LZW is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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