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FY60 XLA

2010 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,661 mi
Last recorded135,661 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY60 XLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 135,661 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion inner wing

Fail 30 Aug 2025 135,655 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar attachment defective (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front slight play inner tie rod

Offside Front corrosion inner wing

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 133,114 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 128,481 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 122,352 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 114,402 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 108,683 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 101,061 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 26,755 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 91,269 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 91,267 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 86,200 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 86,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 76,894 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 76,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,130 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2015 67,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 44,989 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FY60 XLA is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FY60 XLA, 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 FY60 XLA registered?

FY60 XLA is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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