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FV10 LWP

2010 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,521 mi
Last recorded84,521 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 LWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 84,521 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 84,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 79,550 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 78,542 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 78,538 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 75,172 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 75,172 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,772 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 61,355 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 61,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 59,438 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 59,438 miles

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

Nearside 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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 54,227 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,224 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 48,224 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 41,477 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,170 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 33,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,299 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 26,297 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,041 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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FV10 LWP is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FV10 LWP, 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 FV10 LWP registered?

FV10 LWP is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2010.

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