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GF10 FWZ

2010 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,322 mi
Last recorded187,322 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF10 FWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 187,322 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 175,412 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 167,825 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 167,825 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible x2 (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 167,464 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 163,339 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Surface Corrosion on Rear suspension components

Pass 23 Apr 2021 158,279 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 151,627 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 151,627 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play near side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively off side rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 141,021 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))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 125,936 miles

Central stop lamp not workintg

Fail 20 Jun 2018 125,581 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central stop lamp not workintg

Pass 12 Jun 2017 108,565 miles

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

offside front wheel slightly binding

slight smear on front wipers

steering rack damp

Pass 17 Jun 2016 91,938 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 91,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 74,701 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,670 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 56,169 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,697 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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GF10 FWZ is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GF10 FWZ, 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 GF10 FWZ registered?

GF10 FWZ is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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