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EJ10 XXN

2010 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,114 mi
Last recorded158,114 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 XXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 158,114 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil near sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak near turbo. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Slight exhaust leak near turbo.

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight misting of oil in differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 138,220 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated system still fully supported

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 138,218 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated system still fully supported

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 117,951 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 117,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 106,954 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 106,954 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 100,888 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 91,491 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

SMALL STONE CHIP IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN NOT ABOVE A 10 MM CIRCLE

Fail 5 Apr 2017 91,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

SMALL STONE CHIP IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN NOT ABOVE A 10 MM CIRCLE

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,931 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 83,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,814 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,115 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 64,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,210 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)

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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EJ10 XXN is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ10 XXN, 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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EJ10 XXN is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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