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EK10 LZG

2010 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,911 mi
Last recorded131,911 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 LZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 131,911 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 131,911 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))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2025 130,607 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))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 130,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

alternator belt in very poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2024 129,137 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 119,840 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 119,794 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215-60x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 102,212 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 102,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 83,056 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 76,449 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,329 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 69,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 61,161 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,494 miles

both front tyres perishing but no cords exposed

Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,674 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 38,802 miles

front brake pads worn low

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,112 miles

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

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

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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EK10 LZG is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 EK10 LZG, 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 EK10 LZG registered?

EK10 LZG is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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