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GF10 HYV

2010 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,528 mi
Last recorded78,528 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF10 HYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 78,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 78,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 74,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 74,769 miles

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

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 70,924 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 66,961 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 66,947 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 62,119 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 62,083 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 58,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 58,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,903 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s screen jet partly blocked

Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,715 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2018 51,143 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage evident

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

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,672 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,150 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,171 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,322 miles

offside front tyre depth getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2013 14,113 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 HYV is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF10 HYV registered?

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

Is GF10 HYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF10 HYV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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