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FP10 SXE

2010 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,752 mi
Last recorded176,752 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP10 SXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 176,752 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 176,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 174,120 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 167,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 164,033 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 164,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 157,440 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 152,346 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2018 152,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2017 143,734 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 143,231 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing Spring clip missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 136,241 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 127,678 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 119,832 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 111,343 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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FP10 SXE is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FP10 SXE, 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 FP10 SXE registered?

FP10 SXE is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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